James P. Dunleavy Explained

James P. Dunleavy
Birth Date:23 September 1939
Death Place:Presque Isle, Maine, U.S.
Office:Member of the Maine House of Representatives
Term Start:1973
Term End:1974
Party:Democratic
Alma Mater:University of Maine School of Law

James P. Dunleavy (September 23, 1939 – December 10, 2023) was an American politician and jurist from Maine. Dunleavy, a Democrat, served one term in the Maine House of Representatives (1973-1974). He represented Presque Isle, Maine. After leaving the Legislature, Dunleavy was elected as Judge Probate for Aroostook County. Re-elected in 1980, he won the Democratic Party's nomination for Maine's 2nd congressional district in 1982.[1] He lost to Republican incumbent Olympia Snowe.

Dunleavy is a graduate of the University of Maine School of Law, which he attended on scholarship. He is married and has seven children.[2]

Dunleavy died in December 2023 at his home in Presque Isle, Maine,[3] at the age of 84.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Candidate James P. Dunleavy, Presque Isle, 1982. Maine Memory Network. 26 September 2015.
  2. News: Dunleavy to run for Congress seat. Remsen. Nancy. January 29, 1982. Bangor Daily News. 17. 26 September 2015.
  3. Web site: James Patrick Dunleavy. Legacy. January 27, 2024.