Joseph E. Brennan
American politician (1934-2024)
Joseph Edward Brennan (November 2, 1934 – April 5, 2024) was an American Democratic Party politician from Maine. He served as the 70th Governor of Maine from 1979 to 1987. He is a former commissioner on the Federal Maritime Commission.
Joseph Brennan | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maine's 1st district | |
| In office January 7, 1987[1] – January 3, 1991 | |
| Preceded by | Jock McKernan |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Andrews |
| 70th Governor of Maine | |
| In office January 3, 1979 – January 7, 1987 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Longley |
| Succeeded by | Jock McKernan |
| Attorney General of Maine | |
| In office January 2, 1975 – January 3, 1979 | |
| Governor | Jim Longley |
| Preceded by | Jon Lund |
| Succeeded by | Richard Cohen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Joseph Edward Brennan November 2, 1934 Portland, Maine, U.S. |
| Died | April 5, 2024 (aged 89) Portland, Maine, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Constance Brennan |
| Children | Two |
| Alma mater | Boston College University of Maine |
Brennan died at his home in Portland, Maine on April 6, 2024, at the age of 89.[2][3]
References
change- ↑ Congressional record, 1987
- ↑ "Joseph Brennan, former Maine governor, congressman and political leader, dies at 89". Press Herald. April 6, 2024.
- ↑ Ledford, David (April 6, 2024). "Former Maine governor Joseph Brennan dies at 89". FOX 22/ABC 7.
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