William Noon (died July 15, 2015) was an American politician and sheep farmer from Sanford, Maine.

William Noon
Member of the Maine House of Representatives
from the 19th district
In office
2014–2015
Succeeded byMatthew Harrington
Member of the Maine House of Representatives
from the 144th district
In office
2012–2014
Preceded byJoan Nass
Personal details
DiedJuly 15, 2015
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseJean Noon
ResidenceSanford, Maine

Personal life

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Over his lifetime Noon was a business owner, a carpenter, and a farmer. With his wife Jean he ran the Noon Family Sheep Farm in Springvale, Maine. He also owned a construction company named Noon Construction - Home and Barn Renovations. He also served on the Sanford Planning Board for over two decades, and was a chairman for 8.[1][2]

Political career

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Noon's political career started in 2012 when he was selected to run for house district 144 of the Maine House of Representatives for the Democratic Party after Rosemary Guptill withdrew from the race. He won a tight race by only 20 votes or 0.4%. The race was close enough to trigger a recount[3][4]

In 2014 he would run in the 19th district beating future four term representative Matthew Harrington by 4%.[4]

Death

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In January 2014 Noon was diagnosed with a rare type of lymphoma. After a year long fight with cancer Noon died on July 15, 2015.[1][5]

Electoral history

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General election for Maine House of Representatives District 19, 2014
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic William Noon 1,698 49.2%
Republican Matthew Harrington 1,556 45.1%
Other Blank 195 5.7%
Democratic Primary for Maine House of Representatives District 19, 2014
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic William Noon ? 100.0%
General election for Maine House of Representatives District 144, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic William Noon 2,374 50.2%
Republican Daniel Archambault 2,351 49.8%

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References

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  1. ^ a b Todd, Ellen W. "State Rep. William Noon, 66, dies after battle with cancer". Foster's Daily Democrat. Retrieved 2024-04-18.
  2. ^ Sullivan, Shawn P. "Mastracchio, Noon and Boland win House seats". Foster's Daily Democrat. Retrieved 2024-04-18.
  3. ^ Sullivan, Shawn P. "Noon wins recount for HD144 seat". Foster's Daily Democrat. Retrieved 2024-04-18.
  4. ^ a b c "William Noon". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-04-18.
  5. ^ "Maine Rep. Bill Noon, 66, of Sanford, dies after battle with cancer". Press Herald. 2015-07-15. Retrieved 2024-04-18.