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 | Darlene McCormick |
| Profession | Teacher, United States Air Force |
Earle L. McCormick Jr. 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.
McCormick graduated from Gardiner High School in 1961.[1] He received a bachelor's degree in meteorology from Saint Louis University and a master's degree in meteorology from graduated from the Naval Postgraduate School.[2]
He was first elected to the Maine State Senate in 2006 after serving from 2002 to 2006 as state representative.[2] He served as chair of the Health and Human Services committee in the State Senate in 2011 and 2012.[3]
McCormick spent 23 years in the United States Air Force. In 1967, he was promoted to staff sergeant while serving as a weather observer with the Air Weather Service at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska.[1] After retiring from the Air Force, he returned to Maine and taught mathematics and coached high school sports.[2] He lives in West Gardiner, Maine.
Elections
In 2008, McCormick defeated Democrat Sharon Benoit with approximately 54% of the vote.[4]
In 2010, McCormick defeated Winthrop Town Councilor Patrice Putman with more than 62% of the vote in a two-way race.[5]
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.[6]
In December 2020, McCormick announced he would run in a March 2021 special election for his prior seat in the Maine Senate. The vacancy was created by former Senator Shenna Bellows' election as Maine Secretary of State.[7]
References
- 1 2 "Airman Promoted", Daily Kennebec Journal, Augusta, Maine, volume CXLII, number 132, June 3, 1967, page 3.
- 1 2 3 "Earle L. McCormick". Retrieved 21 October 2011.
- ↑ "Senator Earle L. McCormick". Retrieved 21 October 2011.
- ↑ Cover, Susan M. (November 7, 2008). "Democrats take firm control of Maine Senate". Kennebec Journal. Archived from the original on 22 April 2012. Retrieved 21 October 2011.
- ↑ "Senate races hardly competitive". Kennebec Journal. November 4, 2010. Archived from the original on 22 April 2012. Retrieved 21 October 2011.
- ↑ "Maine Rep. Flood to Seek Maine Senate Seat". Maine Public Broadcasting Network. Associated Press. June 20, 2012. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 25 June 2012.
- ↑ Shepherd, Michael (14 December 2020). "2 ex-lawmakers likely to vie for vacant Senate seat in Kennebec County". Bangor Daily News. Retrieved 15 December 2020.