Jeff McCabe | |
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Member of the Maine House of Representatives from the 85th District | |
In office December 3, 2008 – December 2016 | |
Preceded by | Donna Finley |
Succeeded by | Betty A. Austin |
Personal details | |
Political party | Democratic |
Children | 2 |
Residence | Skowhegan, Maine |
Alma mater | Unity College ( B.S.) |
Jeffrey M. McCabe is an American politician who is a former member of the Maine House of Representatives. He is a member of the Democratic Party, and served as Majority Leader from 2014 until 2016. [1]
McCabe was first elected to the State House in 2008, defeating incumbent Donna Finley. [2] He has served on the Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry Committee. [3]
In addition to his political career, McCabe works as a Maine Guide and serves as Director of Lake George Regional Park, a park located in the towns of Skowhegan and Canaan. [3] He has formerly served as Executive Director of the Somerset County Soil and Water Conservation District. [3]
McCabe graduated from Unity College with a Bachelor of Science in environmental education. He lives in Skowhegan with his wife and three children. [3]
After U.S. Representative Mike Michaud announced in June 2013 that he was exploring a run for governor, McCabe was mentioned as a potential candidate for Michaud's House seat. [4]
He announced on January 4, 2016 that he would run for Skowhegan's Maine Senate seat, currently held by Republican Rodney Whittemore. [5]