Michael E. Carpenter

Michael E. Carpenter
52nd Maine Attorney General
In office 1991–1995
Preceded by	James Tierney
Succeeded by	Andrew Ketterer
Member of the Maine Senate
In office 1976–1986
Member of the Maine House of Representatives District 19
In office 1974–1976
Personal details
Born	September 3, 1947
Political party	Democrat
Residence	Houlton, Maine
Occupation	Attorney

Michael E. Carpenter (born September 3, 1947) is an American lawyer and politician from Maine. Carpenter, a Democrat, served one term (1974-1976) in the Maine House of Representatives from Houlton. In 1976, Carpenter was elected to the Maine Senate, representing southern Aroostook County. He served in that office until 1986. In 1991, the Maine Legislature elected Carpenter to the position of Maine Attorney General.^[1] He served in that office until 1995, when he was replaced by fellow Democrat Andrew Ketterer.

Carpenter is a graduate of the University of Maine School of Law.^[2]

In November 2014, Carpenter sought election to the Maine Senate to replace term-limited Republican Roger Sherman. He was defeated by former State Representative Michael Willette in the general election.^[3]

References

1. "An interview with Attorney General Michael Carpenter". Retrieved 9 August 2014.
2. "Law School strengthens ties to Northern and Downeast Maine". University of Maine School of Law. March 14, 2012. Retrieved 9 August 2014.
3. "2014 State Senate races in Maine: Will the Democrats keep their majority?". Daily Kos. Retrieved 9 August 2014.