Andrew Ketterer

Andrew 'Drew' Ketterer (born January 17, 1949) is an American lawyer and politician from Maine. Ketterer, a Democrat, serve two terms (1990-1994) in the Maine House of Representatives from Norridgewock, Maine. After not seeking a third term in 1994, Ketterer was elected by the Democratic majority of the Maine Legislature to be Maine Attorney General. He served three terms (1995-2001) as Attorney General. While in office, he made civil rights enforcement a priority of his office as well as fighting fraud and elder abuse. He was replaced by Speaker of the Maine House of Representatives G. Steven Rowe.[1]

Andrew Ketterer
Maine Attorney General
In office
1995–2001
GovernorAngus King
Preceded byMichael E. Carpenter
Succeeded byG. Steven Rowe
Member of the Maine House of Representatives Seat 102
In office
1990–1994
Preceded byAlexander Richard
Succeeded byJune C. Meres
Personal details
Born (1949-01-17) January 17, 1949
Political partyDemocrat
Spouse(s)Susanne Ketterer
ResidenceNorridgewock, Maine
OccupationAttorney

In July 2000, Ketterer was elected president of the National Association of Attorneys General.[1] In that same month, the Portland Phoenix called Ketterer "the second most powerful man in Maine government next to the governor"[2]

His wife, Susanne Ketterer, served a term (2002-2004) in the Maine House of Representatives as well.[3]

References

  1. Ordway, Renee (November 2, 2000). "Andrew Ketterer Won't Seek 4th Term". Bangor Daily News. Retrieved 7 August 2014.
  2. Tapley, Lance (July 20–27, 2000). "Talking Politics". Portland Phoenix. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 7 August 2014.
  3. "State Rep. Ketterer pleads guilty to OUI". Bangor Daily News. March 15, 2004. p. B8. Retrieved 7 August 2014.
Legal offices
Preceded by
Michael E. Carpenter
Maine Attorney General
19952001
Succeeded by
G. Steven Rowe


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