Dean Clukey

Dean Francis Clukey (January 4, 1936 – September 23, 2019) was an American politician who served in the Maine Senate from 2004 to 2006, representing the 34th legislative district of Maine as a Republican. He previously served in the Maine House of Representatives from 1992 to 1998.

Early life and education
Clukey was born in Dexter, Maine, on January 4, 1936, to Bernard Clukey and Louise Mossman. He obtained a Bachelor of Science from the now-defunct Ricker College in 1979.

Clukey served as an airman in the United States Air Force from 1955 to 1959.

Career
Prior to his tenure in the Maine Legislature, Clukey served as captain of the Maine State Police from 1962 to 1986.

Clukey served in the Maine House of Representatives from 1992 to 1998 as a Republican. In 2004, Clukey was elected to a single term in the Maine Senate, serving until 2006. His district included representation for much of Aroostook County, including the population centers of Houlton, Fort Fairfield and Presque Isle.

Clukey was preceded in office by Democrat Stephen Stanley and succeeded by Republican Roger Sherman.

Political positions
Clukey received a 100% rating from the Maine Right to Life Committee from 1995 to 1997. He also received a 100% rating from the National Federation of Independent Business from 2005 to 2006.

Personal life
Clukey was married and had three children. He resided in Houlton, Maine.

Clukey was a Catholic.

Clukey died at the age of 83 on September 23, 2019.