Former four-term State Rep. Kevin Glynn of South Portland is running again for his old House seat.

Glynn, a Republican, will face Rep. Bryan Kaenrath (D-South Portland) in November for House District 124, which covers the western part of South Portland.

In late June, a vacancy was created by the withdrawal of Eric French of Fellows Street. The Republicans tapped Glynn to run for his former seat, which he gave up in 2006 due to term limits.

Glynn, a lifelong resident of South Portland, served three terms as an at-large city councilor, from 1989-1998, and four terms as a state representative, from 1998-2006. In 2007 he lost his bid for the Senate District 7 seat, running against Sen. Lynn Bromley.

In his annoucement release, he wrote that “his top priorities for the upcoming Legislative session will include: having the State return more money to pay for South Portland Schools, lower health insurance costs and increase consumer choice, and cutting the gas tax as part of a Comprehensive Energy Plan for Maine’s future which addresses the high cost of fuel.”

Glynn is employed by Counseling Services Inc., a community mental-health agency in York and Cumberland counties, as the director of information systems, managing the computer systems. He resides at 109 Huntress Ave., in the Cash Corner neighborhood.

“Serving you in the Maine Legislature was a special honor – and I’d like to represent you again” said Glynn in accepting the nomination. “Together, we can accomplish much more for South Portland and address our most pressing needs” said Glynn.

Glynn currently serves on the South Portland Housing Authority advocating housing for the elderly, disabled, and families with lower incomes.

House District 124 – Kevin Glynn – Will focus energies on economic issues