Paul Davis (Maine politician)
| Paul T. Davis | |
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| Member of the Maine House of Representatives for the 26th District | |
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Assumed office December 2008 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
March 25, 1947 Dexter, Maine |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Sangerville, Maine |
| Alma mater | University of Maine |
Paul T. Davis (born March 25, 1947) is an American politician from Maine. He has served in both the state Senate and state House of Representatives, and is a member of the Maine Republican Party.[1]
Prior to entering politics, Davis served for 23 years as a state trooper.[1] He was then elected to the Maine Senate, where he served as Assistant Minority Leader and Minority Leader.[2] He was elected to the Maine House of Representatives in 2008 and re-elected in 2010 and 2012. He is a graduate of the University of Maine.[3]
In June 2014, after months of negative campaigning on both sides,[4] Davis won the Republican nomination for State Senate District 4, defeating incumbent Doug Thomas, with 57% of the vote.
References
- 1 2 "Representative Paul T. Davis". Maine House Republicans. Retrieved 2014-08-13.
- ↑ Higgins, A.J. (November 16, 2004). "GOP senators re-elect Davis minority leader". Bangor Daily News. Retrieved 4 July 2013.
- ↑ "Representative Paul Davis, Sr.'s Biography - Project Vote Smart". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 4 July 2013.
- ↑ Higgins, A.J. (June 6, 2014). "GOP Candidates Sling Mud in Maine State Senate Race". Maine Public Broadcasting Network. Retrieved 12 June 2014.
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