Paul D. McGowan
Paul McGowan | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Maine House of Representatives for the 149th District | |
| In office December 2012 – July 28, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Bradley Moulton |
| Succeeded by | Carol McElwee |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 8, 1947 North Attleboro, Massachusetts |
| Died | July 28, 2014 (aged 67) Cape Neddick, Maine |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Shirley Ann Huckins McGowan |
| Residence | Cape Neddick, Maine |
| Alma mater | Providence College |
Paul Donald McGowan (April 8, 1947 – July 28, 2014) was an American politician from Maine.[1][2] A Democrat, McGowan was elected to the Maine House of Representatives in 2012, replacing Bradley Moulton. He lived in the Cape Neddick neighborhood of York, Maine. In the Maine Legislature, McGowan was a member of the Environment and Natural Resources Committee and helped pass a signature cancer-related bill during his only term.[3]
McGowan grew up in North Attleboro, Massachusetts, with his parents and 5 brothers and sisters. He graduated from Providence College. McGowan killed himself after a history of depression on July 28, 2014.[4] He was not seeking re-election.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Paul McGowan - Sunday, July 27th, 2014".
- ^ "Maine House District 149 candidate: Democrat Paul McGowan". The Portsmouth Herald. Archived from the original on 11 August 2014. Retrieved 28 March 2013.
- ^ "Representative Paul McGowan Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 28 March 2013.
- ^ "Obituary: Beverly Short Ridley".
- ^ Moretto, Mario. "First-term Rep. Paul McGowan dies unexpectedly". Bangor Daily News. Retrieved 28 July 2014.
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