Jeff McCabe

Jeffrey M. McCabe is an American politician who is a former member of the Maine House of Representatives. He is a member of the Democratic Party, and served as Majority Leader from 2014 until 2016.^[1]

Jeff McCabe
McCabe in 2012
Member of the Maine House of Representatives from the 85th District
In office December 3, 2008 – December 2016
Preceded by	Donna Finley
Succeeded by	Betty A. Austin
Personal details
Party	Democratic
Children	3
Residence	Skowhegan, Maine
Alma mater	Unity College (B.S.)

Career

McCabe was first elected to the State House in 2008, defeating incumbent Donna Finley.^[2] He has served on the Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry Committee.^[3]

In addition to his political career, McCabe works as a Maine Guide and serves as Director of Lake George Regional Park, a park located in the towns of Skowhegan and Canaan.^[3] He has formerly served as Executive Director of the Somerset County Soil and Water Conservation District.^[3]

In 2023, he became the deputy director of the Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation, a positions that gives him the power to assist in communication and stakeholder engagement.^[4]

Personal life

McCabe graduated from Unity College with a Bachelor of Science in environmental education. He lives in Canaan with his wife and three children.^[3]

Political future

After U.S. Representative Mike Michaud announced in June 2013 that he was exploring a run for governor, McCabe was mentioned as a potential candidate for Michaud's House seat.^[5]

He announced on January 4, 2016 that he would run for Skowhegan's Maine Senate seat, currently held by Republican Rodney Whittemore.^[6]