John R. McKernan, Jr.

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Who is John R. McKernan, Jr.?

John Rettie "Jock" McKernan, Jr. is an American politician who served two terms as the 71st Governor of Maine, from 1987 to 1995.

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.

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Born
May 20, 1948
Bangor
Also known as
  • John McKernan, Jr.
  • Jock McKernan, Jr
  • John Rettie "Jock" McKernan, Jr.
  • John "Jock" McKernan
Spouses
Nationality
  • United States of America
Education
  • Dartmouth College
Lived in
  • Falmouth
  • Bangor

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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