Alan Casavant
Alan Casavant | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Biddeford, Maine | |
| In office November 2011 – November 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Joanne Twomey |
| Succeeded by | Martin Grohman |
| Member of the Maine House of Representatives from the 137th district | |
| In office December 2006 – December 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Stedman Seavey |
| Succeeded by | Stedman Seavey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 26, 1952 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Biddeford, Maine |
| Education | University of Maine University of Southern Maine |
| Profession | Teacher |
Alan M. Casavant (born July 26, 1952) is an American politician from Maine. Casavant, a Democrat, represented District 137 in the Maine House of Representatives from 2006 to 2014.[1] District 137 comprised portions of Biddeford and Kennebunk. Casavant was unable to seek re-election in 2014 due to term-limits. Casavant was the elected Mayor of Biddeford, holding that position from November 2011 when he defeated incumbent Mayor Joanne Twomey[2] until 2023 when he was defeated by current Mayor Martin Grohman.[3] Prior to that, His support grew during the 2017 election.[4] He served as a Biddeford City Council member from 1976 to 1992.[5] He retired as a teacher at Biddeford High School in 2012.[6]
Casavant earned a B.S. (Bachelors's Degree of Science) in psychology from the University of Maine in 1974. In 2004, he earned a M.A. in American and New England Studies from the University of Southern Maine.[5]
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References
- ^ https://www.ourcampaigns.com/CandidateDetail.html?CandidateID=129465
- ^ Bouchard, Kelly. "Casavant declares victory in Biddeford mayoral race". The Portland Press Herald. Retrieved February 3, 2013.
- ^ "City Of Biddeford, 2023 Election Results". November 7, 2023.
- ^ "Biddeford mayor cruises to re-election for fourth term". November 8, 2017.
- ^ a b "Representative Alan Casavant Biography - Project Vote Smart". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved February 3, 2013.
- ^ "Office of the Mayor - Biddeford, Maine". Retrieved February 3, 2013.