Richard N. Berry
For the Ontario dentist and political figure, see Richard Nixon Berry.
| Richard N. Berry | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Maine House of Representatives | |
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In office 1960–1966 | |
| Preceded by | Lester E. Brown |
| Succeeded by | Richard Hewes |
| Member of the Maine Senate | |
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In office 1966–1976 | |
| Preceded by | Mary E. Chisholm |
| Succeeded by | Richard Hewes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 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
- ↑ "Sewall - Berry Showdown over Senate Presidency". Bangor Daily News. November 28, 1974. p. 23. Retrieved 2 August 2014.
- ↑ "Legislators Biographical Search". Maine State Law and Legislative Library. Retrieved 2 August 2014.
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