John R. McKernan, Jr.

John Rettie "Jock" McKernan, Jr. (born May 20, 1948) is an American politician who served two terms as Governor of Maine, from 1987 to 1995.

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May 20 - 1948 - American - Governor - Maine - 1987 - 1995

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He attended Dartmouth College and then the University of Maine School of Law. A Republican, McKernan was a member of the U.S. House (1983-1987) 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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Dartmouth College - University of Maine - Republican - U.S. House - 1983 - 1987 - 1973 - 1977 - Republican National Convention - 1976 - 1984

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McKernan is married to current U.S. Senator Olympia Snowe. The two served together in the U.S. House from 1983 to 1986, and married in 1989.

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U.S. Senator - Olympia Snowe

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