Michael E. Carpenter

Michael E. Carpenter (born September 3, 1947) is an American lawyer and politician from Maine. Carpenter, a Democrat, served one term (1974–1976) in the Maine House of Representatives from Houlton. In 1976, Carpenter was elected to the Maine Senate, representing southern Aroostook County. He served in that office until 1986. In 1991, the Maine Legislature elected Carpenter to the position of Maine Attorney General.[1] He served in that office until 1995, when he was replaced by fellow Democrat Andrew Ketterer.

Michael E. Carpenter
Member of the Maine Senate
In office 2016 – December 2, 2020
Preceded by	Michael Willette
Succeeded by	Trey Stewart
Constituency	2nd district
In office 1976–1986
Constituency	Southern Aroostook County
52nd Maine Attorney General
In office 1991–1995
Governor	John R. McKernan, Jr.
Preceded by	James Tierney
Succeeded by	Andrew Ketterer
Member of the Maine House of Representatives from the 19th district
In office 1974–1976
Constituency	19th district (Houlton)
Personal details
Born	September 3, 1947
Political party	Democratic
Residence	Houlton, Maine
Alma mater	University of Maine School of Law
Occupation	Attorney

Carpenter is a graduate of the University of Maine School of Law.[2]

In November 2014, Carpenter sought election to the Maine Senate to replace term-limited Republican Roger Sherman. He was defeated by former State Representative Michael Willette in the general election.[3]

In November 2016, Carpenter again sought election to the Maine Senate (District 2). He ran against incumbent Ricky Long and won in the general election. Carpenter was re-elected in 2018.

References

1. "An interview with Attorney General Michael Carpenter". Retrieved 9 August 2014.
2. "Law School strengthens ties to Northern and Downeast Maine". University of Maine School of Law. March 14, 2012. Archived from the original on 10 August 2014. Retrieved 9 August 2014.
3. "2014 State Senate races in Maine: Will the Democrats keep their majority?". Daily Kos. Retrieved 9 August 2014.