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Joyce Maker

Joyce Maker

American politician

Joyce A. Maker is an American politician from Maine. A Republican, Maker has served in local government, including the Calais Town Council and School Board as well as in the Maine House of Representatives (District 31) from 2010 until 2016. A retired college administrator, Maker worked for Washington County Community College. She attended both the University of Maine at Machias and Washington County Community College. She also served on the board and as chair of the Finance Authority of Maine.[1][2]

Quick Facts Member of the Maine Senate from the 6th District, Preceded by ...

In June 2016, Maker won the primary for her party's nomination in Senate District 6, which includes all of Washington County and some of Hancock County. She defeated Calais City Councilor Billy Howard, who was endorsed by Governor Paul LePage. Maker defeated Democrat Rock Alley in the November general election,[3] and took office in December.

References

  1. [1]
    "Maine House GOP: Meet Rep. Joyce Maker". Retrieved March 28, 2014.
  2. [2]
    "Joyce Maker's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved March 28, 2014.
  3. [3]
    Shepherd, Michael (June 10, 2016). "LePage endorses conservative challengers in Maine Senate primaries". Bangor Daily News. Retrieved June 16, 2016.


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