Roger Sherman (politician)
Roger L. Sherman is an American politician, farmer and schoolteacher from Hodgdon, Maine. Sherman is a former Republican member of the Maine House of Representatives and Maine Senate. Sherman served in the Maine Legislature from 1998 to 2016.
Roger Sherman | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Maine House of Representatives from the 144th district | |
| In office 2014–2016 | |
| Preceded by | Joyce Fitzpatrick |
| Succeeded by | Gregory Swallow |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Hodgdon, Maine |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Patricia Sherman |
| Profession | Farmer and schoolteacher |
Sherman graduated with a B.A. from the now-defunct Ricker College in Houlton, a master's degree in chemistry from the University of New Hampshire, and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Maine School of Law. He was born, raised and lives in Hodgdon, Maine.[1]
Sherman served as vice-chair of the rural caucus as a state representative. As a state senator, Sherman served on the Criminal Justice and Public Safety; Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry; and Judiciary committees, as well as the sub-committees on Elections, and Children and Families.[1]