Earle McCormick

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Earle McCormick
Member of the Maine Senate
from the 21st district
In office
2006–2012
Preceded by Sharon Benoit
Succeeded by Patrick Flood
Personal details
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Darlene McCormick
Profession Teacher, USAF

Earle L. McCormick is an American politician and retired teacher. McCormick served as a Republican State Senator from Maine's 21st District, where he represented part of Kennebec County, including Hallowell and Gardiner. He graduated from the Naval Postgraduate School with a MS in Meteorology.[1] He was first elected to the Maine State Senate in 2006 after serving from 2002 to 2006 as state representative.[1] He is chair of the Health and Human Services committee in the State Senate.[2]

McCormick spent 23 years in the United States Air Force. After retiring from the USAF, he returned to Maine and taught mathematics and coached high school sports.[1] He lives in West Gardiner, Maine.

Elections

In 2008, McCormick defeated Democrat Sharon Benoit with approximately 54% of the vote.[3]

In 2010, McCormick defeated Winthrop Town Councilor Patrice Putman with more than 62% of the vote in a two-way race.[4]

After winning an uncontested primary for re-election to the Maine Senate in June 2012, McCormick announced that he would withdraw from the general election.[5]

References

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