Paul Donald McGowan (April 8, 1947 – July 28, 2014) was an American politician from Maine.[1][2] A Democrat, McGowan was elected to the Maine House of Representatives in 2012, replacing Bradley Moulton. He lived in the Cape Neddick neighborhood of York, Maine. In the Maine Legislature, McGowan was a member of the Environment and Natural Resources Committee and helped pass a signature cancer-related bill during his only term.[3]

Paul McGowan
Member of the Maine House of Representatives for the 149th District
In office
December 2012 – July 28, 2014
Preceded byBradley Moulton
Succeeded byCarol McElwee
Personal details
Born(1947-04-08)April 8, 1947
North Attleboro, Massachusetts
DiedJuly 28, 2014(2014-07-28) (aged 67)
Cape Neddick, Maine
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseShirley Ann Huckins McGowan
ResidenceCape Neddick, Maine
Alma materProvidence College

McGowan grew up in North Attleboro, Massachusetts, with his parents and 5 brothers and sisters. He graduated from Providence College. McGowan killed himself after a history of depression on July 28, 2014.[4] He was not seeking re-election.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Paul McGowan - Sunday, July 27th, 2014".
  2. ^ "Maine House District 149 candidate: Democrat Paul McGowan". The Portsmouth Herald. Archived from the original on 11 August 2014. Retrieved 28 March 2013.
  3. ^ "Representative Paul McGowan Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 28 March 2013.
  4. ^ "Obituary: Beverly Short Ridley".
  5. ^ Moretto, Mario. "First-term Rep. Paul McGowan dies unexpectedly". Bangor Daily News. Retrieved 28 July 2014.