William O'Gara

William O'Gara
Member of the Maine Senate
from the 30th district
In office
1996–2002
Preceded by Donald Esty, Jr. (D)
Succeeded by Carolyn Gilman (R)
Personal details
Born (1931-12-06) December 6, 1931
Westbrook, Maine
Political party Democrat
Profession Schoolteacher

William B. O'Gara (born December 6, 1931) is an American schoolteacher and politician from Maine. O'Gara, a Democrat, served in the Maine State Senate from 1996-2002, representing his residence in Westbrook, Maine and nearby areas of Cumberland County.

He was defeated for re-election in 2002 by Republican Carolyn Gilman.[1] From 1974-1984, O'Gara served as Mayor of Westbrook.[2]

Personal

O'Gara earned a B.A. from Springfield College (1958) and an A.A. from Portland Junior College (1955). He taught and coached at Waynflete School (Portland) and Mahoney Middle School (South Portland) from 1957 to 1980.[2]

References

  1. "General Election, November 5, 2002 - Tabulations - State Senator (Secretary of State, State of Maine, U.S.A.)". Retrieved 27 November 2013.
  2. 1 2 "William O'Gara's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 27 November 2013.


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