| Michael Thibodeau | |
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| Member of the Maine Senate from the 23rd district |
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| In office 2010 – Present |
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| Born | July 16, 1966 Winterport, Maine |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Stacy Thibodeau |
| Profession | Businessperson |
| Religion | Christian |
Michael D. Thibodeau (born July 16, 1966) is an American politician and businessperson. Thibodeau is a Republican State Senator from Maine's 23rd District, representing all of Waldo County. He graduated from Hampden Academy in 1984.[1] He was first elected to the Maine State Senate in 2010 after serving from 2006 to 2010 as state representative. He also served on the Board of Selectman of Winterport.[1] He is chair of the Energy, Utilities and Technology committee in the State Senate.[2]
An outspoken critic of same-sex marriage in Maine, Thibodeau voted against the successful 2009 bill, saying "Let’s be honest. This isn’t about civil rights. It’s about a social agenda that tears at the very fabric of our society".[3]
In 2006, Thibodeau defeated Winterport Charter Commissioner Donna Gilbert after Rep. Jeffrey Kaelin withdrew. He ran as a Clean Elections candidate.[4]
In 2008, Thibodeau, running as an incumbent, was narrowly re-elected over Seth Yentes after spending nearly $10,000 of his own money and over $13,000 overall on his re-election campaign.[4]
In 2010, Thibodeau, running as a clean elections candidate,[4] defeated fellow state representative and former House Majority Leader John Piotti with 54% of the vote in the two-way race.[5]
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