Jeff McCabe
Jeffrey M. McCabe is an American politician who is a former member of the Maine House of Representatives. He is a member of the Democratic Party, and served as Majority Leader from 2014 until 2016.[1]
Jeff McCabe | |
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McCabe in 2012 | |
Member of the Maine House of Representatives from the 85th District | |
In office December 3, 2008 – December 2016 | |
Preceded by | Donna Finley |
Succeeded by | Betty A. Austin |
Personal details | |
Political party | Democratic |
Children | 2 |
Residence | Skowhegan, Maine |
Alma mater | Unity College (B.S.) |
Career
McCabe was first elected to the State House in 2008, defeating incumbent Donna Finley.[2] He has served on the Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry Committee.[3]
In addition to his political career, McCabe works as a Maine Guide and serves as Director of Lake George Regional Park, a park located in the towns of Skowhegan and Canaan.[3] He has formerly served as Executive Director of the Somerset County Soil and Water Conservation District.[3]
Personal life
McCabe graduated from Unity College with a Bachelor of Science in environmental education. He lives in Skowhegan with his two children.[3]
Political future
After U.S. Representative Mike Michaud announced in June 2013 that he was exploring a run for governor, McCabe was mentioned as a potential candidate for Michaud's House seat.[4]
He announced on January 4, 2016 that he would run for Skowhegan's Maine Senate seat, currently held by Republican Rodney Whittemore.[5]
References
- "Jeff M. McCabe". maine.gov. Retrieved 13 June 2013.
- "General Election Tabulations". maine.gov. Archived from the original on 4 November 2012. Retrieved 13 June 2013.
- "Representative Jeff M. McCabe District #85". maine.gov. Maine House Democrats. Retrieved 13 June 2013.
- Cousins, Christopher. "Congressional wannabes begin lining up in 2nd District". bangordailynews.com. Retrieved 13 June 2013.
- Shepherd, Michael (January 4, 2016). "Democrats McCabe, Jackson announce Maine Senate bids". Bangor Daily News. Retrieved January 4, 2016.