Paul LePage
74th Governor of Maine
Paul Richard LePage (born October 9, 1948) is an American businessman and Republican Party politician. He served as the 74th Governor of Maine from 2011 to 2019.
Paul LePage | |
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| 74th Governor of Maine | |
| In office January 5, 2011 – January 2, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | John Baldacci |
| Succeeded by | Janet T. Mills |
| 50th Mayor of Waterville | |
| In office 2003–2011 | |
| Preceded by | Nelson Madore |
| Succeeded by | Dana Sennett |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Paul Richard LePage October 9, 1948 Lewiston, Maine, U.S. |
| Died | November 27, 2023 (aged 75) Melbourne, Florida, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Ann LePage |
| Children | 4 |
| Residence | Blaine House |
| Alma mater | Husson College University of Maine, Orono |
In April 2020, LePage announced his candidacy for governor, running against Governor Janet T. Mills in the 2022 election.[1] He lost the election in November 2022.
He was the mayor of Waterville from 2003 to 2011, and was a city councilor prior to that.[2] He worked as general manager of the 14-store discount chain Marden's Surplus and Salvage from 1996 until 2011.
References
change- ↑ "Paul LePage says 'I am going to challenge Janet Mills' in 2022". Bangor Daily News. April 29, 2020. Retrieved April 29, 2020.
- ↑ "The early years: Paul LePage - The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram". The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram. 2014-07-20. Retrieved 2016-10-19.
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