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    Andrew Ketterer

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    Andrew Ketterer
    Maine Attorney General
    In office
    1995–2001
    GovernorAngus King
    Preceded byMichael E. Carpenter
    Succeeded byG. Steven Rowe
    Member of the Maine House of Representatives Seat 102
    In office
    1990–1994
    Preceded byAlexander Richard
    Succeeded byJune C. Meres
    Personal details
    Born (1949-01-17) January 17, 1949 (age 75)
    Political partyDemocrat
    SpouseSusanne Ketterer
    ResidenceNorridgewock, Maine
    OccupationAttorney

    Andrew 'Drew' Ketterer (born January 17, 1949) is an American lawyer and politician from Maine. Ketterer, a Democrat, serve two terms (1990-1994) in the Maine House of Representatives from Norridgewock, Maine. After not seeking a third term in 1994, Ketterer was elected by the Democratic majority of the Maine Legislature to be Maine Attorney General. He served three terms (1995-2001) as Attorney General. While in office, he made civil rights enforcement a priority of his office as well as fighting fraud and elder abuse. He was replaced by Speaker of the Maine House of Representatives G. Steven Rowe.[1]

    In July 2000, Ketterer was elected president of the National Association of Attorneys General.[1] In that same month, the Portland Phoenix called Ketterer "the second most powerful man in Maine government next to the governor"[2]

    His wife, Susanne Ketterer, served a term (2002-2004) in the Maine House of Representatives as well.[3]

    References

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    1. ^ a b Ordway, Renee (November 2, 2000). "Andrew Ketterer Won't Seek 4th Term". Bangor Daily News. Retrieved 7 August 2014.
    2. ^ Tapley, Lance (July 20–27, 2000). "Talking Politics". Portland Phoenix. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 7 August 2014.
    3. ^ "State Rep. Ketterer pleads guilty to OUI". Bangor Daily News. March 15, 2004. p. B8. Retrieved 7 August 2014.
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    Preceded by
    Michael E. Carpenter
    		 Maine Attorney General
    1995–2001     		Succeeded by
    G. Steven Rowe


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