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Kenneth Gagnon

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Kenneth T. Gagnon
Member of the Maine Senate
from the 25th district
In office
2000–2006
Preceded byRichard 'Spike' Carey
Succeeded byLisa Marrache
Personal details
Born(1958-01-04)January 4, 1958
DiedJune 1, 2026(2026-06-01) (aged 68)
PartyDemocratic

Kenneth T. Gagnon (January 4, 1958 – June 1, 2026) was an American politician from Maine. He served as a Democratic State Senator from Maine's 25th District, representing much of Kennebec County, including population centers of Waterville and Winslow as well as two communities in Somerset County. Gagnon was first elected to the Maine State Senate in 2000. He also previously served in the Maine House of Representatives from 1996 to 2000 before being elected to the Senate. He also served on the Waterville City Council.[1]

From 2004 to 2006, Gagnon served as Senate Majority Whip.[2]

Gagnon studied at Hamline University. He worked at Colby College.[1] Gagnon died June 1, 2026, at the age of 68.[3]

References

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  1. 1 2 "Kenneth Gagnon's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved January 2, 2014.
  2. Higgins, AJ (November 17, 2004). "House GOP, Senate Dems pick leaders". Bangor Daily News. p. B1. Retrieved January 2, 2014.
  3. "Obituary: Kenneth "Ken" Thomas Gagnon". CentralMaine.com. June 5, 2026. Retrieved June 24, 2026.