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
McCabe in 2012
Member of the Maine House of Representatives from the 85th District
In office
December 3, 2008 – December 2016
Preceded byDonna Finley
Succeeded byBetty A. Austin
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic
Children2
ResidenceSkowhegan, Maine
Alma materUnity 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]

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References
  1. "Jeff M. McCabe". maine.gov. Retrieved 13 June 2013.
  2. "General Election Tabulations". maine.gov. Archived from the original on 4 November 2012. Retrieved 13 June 2013.
  3. "Representative Jeff M. McCabe District #85". maine.gov. Maine House Democrats. Retrieved 13 June 2013.
  4. Cousins, Christopher. "Congressional wannabes begin lining up in 2nd District". bangordailynews.com. Retrieved 13 June 2013.
  5. Shepherd, Michael (January 4, 2016). "Democrats McCabe, Jackson announce Maine Senate bids". Bangor Daily News. Retrieved January 4, 2016.


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