John R. McKernan Jr.
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John Rettie "Jock" McKernan Jr. (born May 20, 1948) is an American politician who served two terms as the 71st Governor of Maine, from 1987 to 1995.
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John R. McKernan Jr. | |
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71st Governor of Maine | |
In office January 7, 1987 – January 5, 1995 | |
Preceded by | Joseph E. Brennan |
Succeeded by | Angus King |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maine's 1st district | |
In office January 3, 1983 – January 3, 1987 | |
Preceded by | David F. Emery |
Succeeded by | Joseph E. Brennan |
Member of the Maine House of Representatives | |
In office January 3, 1973 – January 5, 1977 | |
Preceded by | multi-member district |
Succeeded by | multi-member district |
Constituency | Penobscot County (1973-1975) 83rd district (1975-1977) |
Personal details | |
Born | John Rettie McKernan Jr. (1948-05-20) May 20, 1948 (age 76) Bangor, Maine, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Judith Files (divorced 1978) |
Children | 1 |
Education | Dartmouth College (BA) University of Maine (JD) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1970–1973 |
Unit | Maine Army National Guard |
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Born in Bangor, Maine, McKernan attended Dartmouth College and then the University of Maine School of Law. A Republican, McKernan was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives before becoming governor. He also served in the state house from 1973 to 1977 and was a delegate to the Republican National Conventions in 1976 and 1984.