Richard Hewes

Richard Hewes
Member of the Maine House of Representatives
In office
1966–1976
Preceded by Richard N. Berry
Succeeded by Nancy Masterton
Member of the Maine Senate
In office
1976–1978
Preceded by Richard N. Berry
Succeeded by Barbara A. Gill
Personal details
Born (1926-08-16)August 16, 1926
Biddeford, Maine
Died July 8, 2014(2014-07-08) (aged 87)
Cape Elizabeth, Maine
Political party Republican
Alma mater University of Maine
Occupation Attorney

Richard David Hewes (August 16, 1926 – July 8, 2014) was an American politician from Cape Elizabeth, Maine. A Republican, Hewes served as Speaker of the Maine House of Representatives from 1973 to 1974. Another Republican Speaker was not elected until Robert Nutting in December 2010.

Background

Hewes was born in Biddeford, Maine. He served in the United States Army during World War II. Hewes received his bachelor's degree from University of Maine and his law degree from Boston University Law School. Hewes practiced law in Saco, Maine with his father and then moved to Boston, Massachusetts to practice law before returning to Maine.[1] Hewes served in the Maine House of Representatives from 1966 to 1976. From 1972-1974, Hewes served as House Speaker. In that position, Hewes was noted for building ample public parking around the State House.[2] He left office to advocate for the Equal Rights Amendment.[2] In 1976, Hewes was narrowly elected to the State Senate from District 8. He served only one term in the Maine Senate.[3] In 1983, Hewes was appointed by Governor Joseph Brennan to the Cumberland County Commission, where he stayed until the 1990s.[4]

Death

Hewes died at his home in Cape Elizabeth of Parkinson's disease on July 8, 2014. He was 87.[4][5]

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