Joseph E. Brennan

Joseph Brennan
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Maine's 1st district
In office
January 7, 1987[1] – January 3, 1991
Preceded byJock McKernan
Succeeded byThomas Andrews
70th Governor of Maine
In office
January 3, 1979 – January 7, 1987
Preceded byJim Longley
Succeeded byJock McKernan
Attorney General of Maine
In office
January 2, 1975 – January 3, 1979
GovernorJim Longley
Preceded byJon Lund
Succeeded byRichard Cohen
Personal details
Born
Joseph Edward Brennan

(1934-11-02)November 2, 1934
Portland, Maine, U.S.
DiedApril 5, 2024(2024-04-05) (aged 89)
Portland, Maine, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Constance Brennan
ChildrenTwo
Alma materBoston College
University of Maine

Joseph Edward Brennan (November 2, 1934 – April 5, 2024) was an American Democratic Party politician from Maine. He served as the 70th Governor of Maine from 1979 to 1987. He is a former commissioner on the Federal Maritime Commission.

Brennan died at his home in Portland, Maine on April 6, 2024, at the age of 89.[2][3]

References

  1. ↑ Congressional record, 1987
  2. ↑ "Joseph Brennan, former Maine governor, congressman and political leader, dies at 89". Press Herald. April 6, 2024.
  3. ↑ Ledford, David (April 6, 2024). "Former Maine governor Joseph Brennan dies at 89". FOX 22/ABC 7.