David F. Emery
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Dave Emery | |
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House Republican Chief Deputy Whip | |
In office January 3, 1981 – January 3, 1983 | |
Leader | Bob Michel |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Tom Loeffler |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maine's 1st district | |
In office January 3, 1975 – January 3, 1983 | |
Preceded by | Peter Kyros |
Succeeded by | John McKernan |
Personal details | |
Born | David Farnham Emery September 1, 1948 Rockland, Maine, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Education | Worcester Polytechnic Institute (BSc) |
David Farnham Emery (born September 1, 1948) is an American politician from Maine. He served four terms as a Republican U.S. Representative from 1975 to 1983.
Early life and education
Emery grew up in Rockland before attending college at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, where he received a BS in Electrical Engineering in 1970. Upon graduating, he entered politics.
Political career
Maine House of Representatives
He served in the Maine House of Representatives 1970–1974 and was active in the Republican Party.
Congress
In
He served as a member of the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee for all four terms; on the Science and Technology Committee in the 94th congress (1975–1977); and on the House Armed Services Committee during the 95th, 96th and 97th Congresses (1977–1983). He was a member of the House Republican leadership during the 97th Congress, serving as Chief Deputy Republican Whip under Trent Lott.
1982 Senate campaign
In
2005 campaign for governor
In 2005 he declared his candidacy for
Later life
Emery endorsed Mitt Romney for President in the 2012 election.[1]
In April 2011, Emery was appointed Deputy Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services by Governor of Maine Paul LePage. In August 2012, Emery resigned from the position with no explanation given.[2]
In July 2016, Emery was chosen to run for a Maine State Senate seat against incumbent Democrat David Miramant of Camden. He was unsuccessful, receiving 48% of the vote to Miramant's 52%.
Emery is a member of the ReFormers Caucus of Issue One.[3]
References
- ^ Maine GOP Leaders Endorse Romney for 2012 Archived 2012-01-27 at archive.today
- ^ Mistler, Steve (September 4, 2012). "David Emery leaving LePage administration". Portland Press Herald. Retrieved 4 September 2012.
- ^ "Issue One – ReFormers Caucus". Retrieved 2019-11-07.
- United States Congress. "David F. Emery (id: E000175)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.