Joe Perry (politician)
| Joe Perry | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Maine Senate from the 32nd district | |
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In office 2004–2010 | |
| Preceded by | Tom Sawyer |
| Succeeded by | Nichi Farnham |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
Joseph 'Joe' C. Perry is an American businessperson and politician from Maine. Perry, a Democrat, served in the Maine Senate from District 32, which included his hometown of Bangor and Hermon. He was first elected to the Senate in 2004 after serving from 8 years (1996-2004) in the Maine House of Representatives representing part of Bangor.[1] He defeated incumbent Republican Senator Tom Sawyer by 280 votes.[2] In 2015, Perry won a seat on the Bangor City Council.[3]
In the 124th legislature (2008-2010), Perry served as Senate Chair of the Joint Standing Committee on Taxation.[1][4]
In 2010, Perry sought re-election to represent District 32. However, he was defeated with 42% of the vote in a two-way race to Republican Nichi Farnham.[5]
He attended the University of Maine at Orono from 1984-1988.[1]
Perry owns Garland Street Market in Bangor.[3]
References
- 1 2 3 "Joseph Perry - Biography - Project Vote Smart". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 29 August 2012.
- ↑ "General Election, November 2, 2004 - Tabulations - State Senate (Secretary of State, State of Maine, U.S.A.)". Retrieved 1 January 2013.
- 1 2 Belanger, Evan (November 3, 2015). "Nealley, Nichols and Perry take Bangor council seats". Bangor Daily News. Retrieved 20 April 2017.
- ↑ "Biography of Maine Senator Joe Perry-District 32". Retrieved 29 August 2012.
- ↑ Russell, Eric (November 3, 2010). "Perry ousted in Senate District 32". Bangor Daily News. Retrieved 29 August 2012.