Patrick Colwell (born c. 1951) is an American former politician in the state of Maine.[1] A Democrat, he was Speaker of the Maine House of Representatives from 2003-2004 (121st Maine State Legislature).[2] He previously had served as Majority Leader.[3] He represented Gardiner and part of Randolph in Kennebec County.[4]

Personal

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He was married to Rebecca, with whom he has one child. Born in Machias, Maine, he is a ceramic tile contractor by profession.[4][5] He previously served on the Gardiner City Council for three terms.[6]

References

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  1. ^ https://www.ourcampaigns.com/CandidateDetail.html?CandidateID=56961
  2. ^ https://web.archive.org/web/20040614111730/http://www.maine.gov/legis/speaker/
  3. ^ https://history.mainelegislature.org/Presto/search/SearchResults.aspx?q=KFNlc3Npb25zLlBvc2l0aW9uX3NlYXJjaD0oIkhvdXNlIE1ham9yaXR5IExlYWRlciIpKQ==&qcf=NjJkY2RjYTMtM2Q5Zi00NmUyLWJjOTctMDA0NWVkZWNmNTRk
  4. ^ a b Patrick Colwell biography Maine.gov
  5. ^ "New House speaker steps into Maine history". Archive. Retrieved 2020-09-07.
  6. ^ https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/10983/patrick-colwell
Maine House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the Maine House of Representatives
from the 91st district

1996–2004
Succeeded by
Arlan R. Jodrey
Preceded by Majority Leader of the Maine House of Representatives
2000–2002
Succeeded by
Political offices
Preceded by Speaker of the Maine House of Representatives
2002–2004
Succeeded by