Richard N. Berry

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Richard N. Berry
Member of the Maine House of Representatives
In office
1960–1966
Preceded by Lester E. Brown
Succeeded by Richard Hewes
Member of the Maine Senate
In office
1966–1976
Preceded by Mary E. Chisholm
Succeeded by Richard Hewes
Personal details
Born (1915-11-04) November 4, 1915
Political party Republican

Richard N. Berry (born November 4, 1915) is an American politician from Maine. Berry, a Republican, served in the Maine Legislature from 1960 to 1976. He spent 6 years in the Maine House of Representatives (1960-1966) and 10 years in the Maine Senate, including 4 years as Senate Majority Leader (1970-1974). In 1974, he sought the Senate Presidency but was unable to gain enough votes from his colleagues.[1] He represented Cape Elizabeth, Maine in the House and Cape Elizabeth, South Portland and part of Scarborough while in the Senate.[2]

References

  1. "Sewall - Berry Showdown over Senate Presidency". Bangor Daily News. November 28, 1974. p. 23. Retrieved 2 August 2014.
  2. "Legislators Biographical Search". Maine State Law and Legislative Library. Retrieved 2 August 2014.
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