Robert Macdonald is an American politician and the former mayor of Lewiston, Maine. He was first elected in 2011,[1] and reelected in 2013 and 2015.[2][3]

Robert Macdonald
Mayor of Lewiston
In office
January 4, 2012 – January 2, 2018
Preceded byLarry Gilbert
Succeeded byShane D. Bouchard
Personal details
BornMay 4, 1947
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseVirginia Macdonald
Children4
Residence(s)Lewiston, Maine, U.S.
Alma materNortheastern University

Macdonald, a Vietnam War veteran and former police detective, made opposition to welfare a centerpiece of his mayoral tenure.[4]

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  1. ^ Lippman, Daniel (2012-09-27). "Robert Macdonald, Maine Mayor, Tells Immigrants To 'Leave Your Culture At The Door'". Huffington Post. Retrieved 2018-02-19.
  2. ^ Seelye, Katherine Q. (December 9, 2015). "Robert E. Macdonald Wins 3rd Term as Mayor of Lewiston, Maine". The New York Times. Retrieved 10 January 2018.
  3. ^ "Robert Macdonald beats Ben Chin in runoff to win third term as Lewiston mayor". Press Herald. 2015-12-08. Retrieved 2018-02-19.
  4. ^ Seelye, Katharine Q. (9 December 2015). "Robert e. Macdonald Wins 3rd Term as Mayor of Lewiston, Maine". The New York Times.