Kenneth P. MacLeod

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Kenneth Parker MacLeod
Member of the Maine Senate
from the 26th district
In office
1966–1974
Personal details
Born(1923-02-14)February 14, 1923
Skowhegan, Maine
DiedOctober 23, 2001(2001-10-23) (aged 78)
Bangor, Maine
Political party Republican
Residence Brewer, Maine
Alma mater University of Maine

Kenneth Parker MacLeod Sr. (February 14, 1923 - October 23, 2001) was an American politician from Maine. A Republican, MacLeod served one term (1962-1964) in the Maine House of Representatives and 4 terms (1966-1974) in Maine Senate, including 3 terms as President of the Maine Senate. Growing up in Brewer, Maine, MacLeod represented his district in the Maine Legislature. In 1964, he ran for U.S. Congress as the Republican nominee and lost. [1]

MacLeod graduated from the University of Maine in 1940 and was a decorated fighter pilot in the United States Air Force during World War II. [1]

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References

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