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'''Kenneth Merwin Curtis''' (born February 8, 1931) is an American attorney, politician, and diplomat. He is currently a principal in the [[law firm]] of Curtis Thaxter Stevens Broder & Micoleau.
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'''Kenneth Merwin Curtis''' (born February 8, 1931) is an American attorney, politician, and diplomat. He is currently a principal in the law firm of Curtis Thaxter Stevens Broder & Micoleau.
   
 
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Curtis was born in [[Leeds, Maine]] and graduated with a [[Bachelor of Science]] from [[Maine Maritime Academy]] in 1952. He rose to the rank of [[Lieutenant commander (United States)|lieutenant commander]] in the [[United States Navy]] before receiving his [[Juris Doctor]] from [[University of Maine School of Law]]. Curtis received an [[Doctor of Laws|LL.D.]] from [[Bates College]] in 1981.
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Curtis was born in Leeds, Maine and graduated with a Bachelor of Science from [[Maine Maritime Academy]] in 1952. He rose to the rank of [[Lieutenant commander (United States)|lieutenant commander]] in the [[United States Navy]] before receiving his Juris Doctor from University of Maine School of Law. Curtis received an LL.D. from Bates College in 1981.
   
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Curtis, a member of the [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]], served as the [[Secretary of State of Maine]] from 1965 to 1966, before becoming the [[List of Governors of Maine|68th]] [[Governor of Maine|Governor]] in 1967. He held the office until 1975. Curtis served as chairman of the [[Democratic National Committee]] from 1977 to 1978 and [[United States Ambassador to Canada|Ambassador to Canada]] from 1979 to 1981.{{Citation needed|date=September 2010}} In 1984, Curtis was elected to the [[Common Cause]] National Governing Board.
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Curtis, a member of the Democratic Party, served as the [[Secretary of State of Maine]] from 1965 to 1966, before becoming the 68th Governor in 1967. He held the office until 1975. Curtis served as chairman of the Democratic National Committee from 1977 to 1978 and Ambassador to Canada from 1979 to 1981.{{Citation needed|date=September 2014}} In 1984, Curtis was elected to the [[Common Cause]] National Governing Board.
   
 
Curtis served as President of Maine Maritime Academy. He was also Chairman of the Environmental Task Force of the [[National Governors' Conference]] in the early 1970s.
  
Curtis served as President of Maine Maritime Academy. He was also Chairman of the Environmental Task Force of the [[National Governors' Conference]] in the early 1970s.
   
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As a registered voter in Florida, Curtis temporarily lost his [[superdelegate]] vote in the [[2008 Democratic National Convention]] when the Democratic Party ruled against seating any delegates from Florida because Florida had moved the date of its [[Primary election|primary]] to a date earlier than permitted under party rules. Curtis, a supporter of [[Hillary Clinton]]'s campaign for president, stated that he might not attend the convention.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Two of Maine's Super Delegates Are Ineligible |first=Tom |last=Walsh |work=The Ellsworth American |date=2008-02-27 |url=http://ellsworthmaine.com/site/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13090&Itemid=31 |archive-url=https://archive.is/20070619044406/http://ellsworthmaine.com/site/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13090&Itemid=31 |url-status=dead |archive-date=2007-06-19 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://demconwatch.blogspot.com/2008/02/superdelegate-from-maine-moves-to-fl.html |title=Superdelegate from Maine moves to Florida - Superdelegate total now 794 |work=2008 Democratic Convention Watch |format=blog |date=2008-02-28 }}</ref> Subsequently, the Democratic National Committee Rules and By-laws Committee voted to seat all Florida delegates, including superdelegates, but with only half-votes.
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As a registered voter in Florida, Curtis temporarily lost his [[superdelegate]] vote in the [[2008 Democratic National Convention]] when the Democratic Party ruled against seating any delegates from Florida because Florida had moved the date of its primary to a date earlier than permitted under party rules. Curtis, a supporter of Hillary Clinton's campaign for president, stated that he might not attend the convention.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Two of Maine's Super Delegates Are Ineligible |first=Tom |last=Walsh |work=The Ellsworth American |date=2008-02-27 |url=http://ellsworthmaine.com/site/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13090&Itemid=31 |archive-url=https://archive.is/20070619044406/http://ellsworthmaine.com/site/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13090&Itemid=31 |url-status=dead |archive-date=2007-06-19}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://demconwatch.blogspot.com/2008/02/superdelegate-from-maine-moves-to-fl.html |title=Superdelegate from Maine moves to Florida - Superdelegate total now 794 |work=2008 Democratic Convention Watch |format=blog |date=2008-02-28}}</ref> Subsequently, the Democratic National Committee Rules and By-laws Committee voted to seat all Florida delegates, including superdelegates, but with only half-votes.
   
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Curtis is semi-retired, currently residing in [[Siesta Key, Florida]]. He is a [[Protestantism|Protestant]].
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Curtis is semi-retired, currently residing in [[Siesta Key, Florida]]. He is a Protestant.
   
 
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Kenneth M. Curtis
Photo SOS 026 Kenneth M Curtis
United States Ambassador to Canada

In office
October 5, 1979 – January 20, 1981
President Jimmy Carter
Preceded by Thomas O. Enders
Succeeded by Paul H. Robinson Jr.
Chair of the Democratic National Committee

In office
January 21, 1977 – January 27, 1978
Preceded by Robert S. Strauss
Succeeded by John C. White
68th Governor of Maine

In office
January 5, 1967 – January 2, 1975
Preceded by John H. Reed
Succeeded by James B. Longley
Secretary of State of Maine

In office
1965–1966
Governor John H. Reed
Preceded by Paul A. MacDonald
Succeeded by Joseph T. Edgar
Personal details
Born Kenneth Merwin Curtis
February 8, 1931(1931-02-08) (age 93)
Leeds, Maine, U.S.
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Pauline "Polly" Curtis

Kenneth Merwin Curtis (born February 8, 1931) is an American attorney, politician, and diplomat. He is currently a principal in the law firm of Curtis Thaxter Stevens Broder & Micoleau.

Early life and education

Curtis was born in Leeds, Maine and graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Maine Maritime Academy in 1952. He rose to the rank of lieutenant commander in the United States Navy before receiving his Juris Doctor from University of Maine School of Law. Curtis received an LL.D. from Bates College in 1981.

Career

Curtis, a member of the Democratic Party, served as the Secretary of State of Maine from 1965 to 1966, before becoming the 68th Governor in 1967. He held the office until 1975. Curtis served as chairman of the Democratic National Committee from 1977 to 1978 and Ambassador to Canada from 1979 to 1981.[citation needed] In 1984, Curtis was elected to the Common Cause National Governing Board.

Curtis served as President of Maine Maritime Academy. He was also Chairman of the Environmental Task Force of the National Governors' Conference in the early 1970s.

As a registered voter in Florida, Curtis temporarily lost his superdelegate vote in the 2008 Democratic National Convention when the Democratic Party ruled against seating any delegates from Florida because Florida had moved the date of its primary to a date earlier than permitted under party rules. Curtis, a supporter of Hillary Clinton's campaign for president, stated that he might not attend the convention.[1][2] Subsequently, the Democratic National Committee Rules and By-laws Committee voted to seat all Florida delegates, including superdelegates, but with only half-votes.

Personal life

Curtis is semi-retired, currently residing in Siesta Key, Florida. He is a Protestant.

References

  1. ↑ Walsh, Tom (2008-02-27). "Two of Maine's Super Delegates Are Ineligible". The Ellsworth American. http://ellsworthmaine.com/site/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13090&Itemid=31. 
  2. ↑ "Superdelegate from Maine moves to Florida - Superdelegate total now 794" (blog). 2008 Democratic Convention Watch. 2008-02-28. http://demconwatch.blogspot.com/2008/02/superdelegate-from-maine-moves-to-fl.html. 

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Political offices
Preceded by
Paul A. MacDonald 		Secretary of State of Maine
1965–1966 		Succeeded by
Joseph T. Edgar
Preceded by
John H. Reed 		Governor of Maine
1967–1975 		Succeeded by
James B. Longley
Party political offices
Preceded by
Maynard Dolloff 		Democratic nominee for Governor of Maine
1966, 1970 		Succeeded by
George J. Mitchell
Preceded by
Robert S. Strauss 		Chairman of the Democratic National Committee
1977 – 1978 		Succeeded by
John C. White
Diplomatic posts
Preceded by
Thomas O. Enders 		Ambassador to Canada
1979–1981 		Succeeded by
Paul H. Robinson, Jr.
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