Michael E. Carpenter (born September 3, 1947) is an American lawyer and politician from Maine.
Carpenter, a Democrat, served one term (1974–1976) in the Maine House of Representatives from Houlton.
In 1976, Carpenter was elected to the Maine Senate, representing southern Aroostook County.
[2] In November 2014, Carpenter sought election to the Maine Senate to replace term-limited Republican Roger Sherman.
[3] In November 2016, Carpenter again sought election to the Maine Senate (District 2).