Morgan Rielly (politician)

Morgan J. Rielly is an American politician and author serving as a member of the Maine House of Representatives from the 34th district. Elected in November 2020, he assumed office on December 2, 2020.

For the Canadian hockey player, see Morgan Rielly.

Morgan Rielly
Member of the Maine House of Representatives
Assumed office
December 7, 2022
Preceded byBarbara Cardone
Constituency127th district
In office
December 2, 2020 – December 7, 2022
Preceded byDrew Gattine
Succeeded byAbigail Griffin
Constituency34th district
Personal details
BornWestbrook, Maine, U.S.
EducationBowdoin College (BA)

Early life and education

Born and raised in Westbrook, Maine, Rielly attended Westbrook High School.[1] He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in religion and government from Bowdoin College.[2]

Career

Outside of politics, Rielly has worked as a paralegal with an immigration law firm. He authored his first book, about World War II veterans from Maine in 2014. His second, about immigrants in Maine, was co-written by Reza Jalali and released in 2021.[3][4] Rielly was elected to the Maine House of Representatives in November 2020 and assumed office on December 2, 2020.[5] In 2021, Rielly drafted legislation that would create a public service program in Maine, with the goal of retaining local college graduates in the state.[6][7]

References
  1. "Morgan Rielly's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
  2. "Morgan Rielly". Ballotpedia. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
  3. Kelley, Michael (April 19, 2021). "Upcoming book views Maine's immigrants with 'different lens'". Press Herald. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
  4. "Maine Voices Live with Reza Jalali and Morgan Rielly". Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
  5. "Representative Morgan J. Rielly". www.maine.gov. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
  6. "Maine service program would bring graduates to rural areas". AP NEWS. April 20, 2021. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
  7. "Opinion: We need to expand service opportunities in Maine". Bangor Daily News. April 3, 2021. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
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