Alton A. Lessard

Alton A. Lessard (died June 3, 1976) was a Superior Court justice credited as being “one of the architects in the rejuvenation of the Democratic Party in Maine” (He was as chairman of the Democratic State Committee when Edmund Muskie was elected to the US Senate, the first Democrat in 40 years).,[1][2]

Lessard also served two terms as Mayor of Lewiston, Maine.[3] Lessard also served as a State Senator[4] and U.S. Attorney.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "Alton A. Lessard Is Dead; Headed Democrats in Maine". June 3, 1976. Retrieved 10 January 2018.
  2. ↑ Ed Muskie: Made in Maine - James L. Witherell - Google Books
  3. ↑ Lessard Starts a Second Term
  4. ↑ "Looking back". Sun Journal. August 8, 2008. Retrieved 10 January 2018.
  5. ↑ 179 F2d 933 Holdsworth v. United States


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