William O'Gara
William O'Gara | |
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Member of the Maine Senate from the 30th district | |
In office 1996–2002 | |
Preceded by | Donald Esty, Jr. (D) |
Succeeded by | Carolyn Gilman (R) |
Personal details | |
Born |
Westbrook, Maine | December 6, 1931
Political party | Democrat |
Profession | Schoolteacher |
William B. O'Gara (born December 6, 1931) is an American schoolteacher and politician from Maine. O'Gara, a Democrat, served in the Maine State Senate from 1996-2002, representing his residence in Westbrook, Maine and nearby areas of Cumberland County.
He was defeated for re-election in 2002 by Republican Carolyn Gilman.[1] From 1974-1984, O'Gara served as Mayor of Westbrook.[2]
Personal
O'Gara earned a B.A. from Springfield College (1958) and an A.A. from Portland Junior College (1955). He taught and coached at Waynflete School (Portland) and Mahoney Middle School (South Portland) from 1957 to 1980.[2]
References
- ↑ "General Election, November 5, 2002 - Tabulations - State Senator (Secretary of State, State of Maine, U.S.A.)". Retrieved 27 November 2013.
- 1 2 "William O'Gara's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
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