Dean Clukey Explained

Dean Clukey
State Senate:Maine
District:34th
Term Start:2004
Term End:2006
Predecessor:Stephen Stanley
Successor:Roger Sherman
Office2:Member of the Maine House of Representatives
Term Start2:1992
Term End2:1998
Office3:Captain of the Maine State Police
Term Start3:1962
Term End3:1986
Birth Name:Dean Francis Clukey
Birth Date:4 January 1936
Birth Place:Dexter, Maine, U.S.
Party:Republican
Spouse:Donna Clukey
Children:3
Parents:Bernard Clukey
Louise Mossman
Residence:Houlton, Maine, U.S.
Education:Ricker College (BS)
Profession:Politician
Allegiance:United States
Branch:United States Air Force
Serviceyears:1955–1959
Rank:Airman

Dean Francis Clukey (January 4, 1936 – September 23, 2019) was an American politician who served in the Maine Senate from 2004 to 2006, representing the 34th legislative district of Maine as a Republican. He previously served in the Maine House of Representatives from 1992 to 1998.

Early life and education

Clukey was born in Dexter, Maine, on January 4, 1936, to Bernard Clukey and Louise Mossman. He obtained a Bachelor of Science from the now-defunct Ricker College in 1979.

Clukey served as an airman in the United States Air Force from 1955 to 1959.[1]

Career

Prior to his tenure in the Maine Legislature, Clukey served as captain of the Maine State Police from 1962 to 1986.[1]

Clukey served in the Maine House of Representatives from 1992 to 1998 as a Republican. In 2004, Clukey was elected to a single term in the Maine Senate, serving until 2006.[2] His district included representation for much of Aroostook County, including the population centers of Houlton, Fort Fairfield and Presque Isle.

Clukey was preceded in office by Democrat Stephen Stanley and succeeded by Republican Roger Sherman.

Political positions

Clukey received a 100% rating from the Maine Right to Life Committee from 1995 to 1997. He also received a 100% rating from the National Federation of Independent Business from 2005 to 2006.[3]

Personal life

Clukey was married and had three children. He resided in Houlton, Maine.

Clukey was a Catholic.[1]

Clukey died at the age of 83 on September 23, 2019.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dean Clukey's Biography. Vote Smart. December 26, 2012.
  2. Web site: ME State Senate 34. ourcampaigns.com. June 26, 2024.
  3. Web site: Dean Clukey's Ratings and Endorsements. Vote Smart. November 16, 2023.
  4. Web site: Dean Francis Clukey. Bangor Daily News. September 25, 2019. November 16, 2023.