Joseph E. Brennan

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Joseph E. Brennan

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. Senate
Date of Birth November 2, 1934
Date of Death April 6, 2024 (Age: 89)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Joseph E. Brennan graduated from Cheverus High School and pursued higher education at Boston College and the University of Maine School of Law. He served in the United States Army, which honed his discipline and leadership skills. Brennan's professional career involved significant transitions, including a tenure in high-finance, before he moved into public service roles. His family background, marked by Irish immigrant roots and a large family, likely influenced his values and work ethic.

Campaigns
1996: U.S.A. Senate

Election History

U.S.A. Senator in Maine, 1996

266,226 votes

Loss
1994: Maine State Governor

Election History

1994 Maine gubernatorial election

172,951 votes (33.83%)

Loss

Maine Governor 1994, Democrat Primary

56,359 votes (56.20%)

Win
1990: Maine State Governor

Election History

1990 Maine gubernatorial election results

230,038 votes (44.05%)

Loss

Winner: John R. McKernan

1988: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Maine House of Representatives 1st District

63.20% of vote

Win
1986: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Maine House of Representatives 1st District

53.20% of vote

Win
1982: Maine State Governor
ELECTED

Election History

1982 Maine gubernatorial election results

281,066 votes (61.91%)

Win
1978: Maine State Governor
ELECTED

Election History

1978 Gubernatorial Election, Maine

176,493 votes (47.80%)

Win