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. |
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.
Other websites
changeMedia related to Paul LePage at Wikimedia Commons