Paul LePage
Paul Richard LePage (born October 9, 1948) is an American businessman and Republican Party politician who is the member-elect of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maine's 2nd congressional district. He served as the 74th Governor of Maine from 2011 to 2019.
Paul LePage | |
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| Member-elect of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maine's 2nd district | |
| Assuming office January 3, 2027 | |
| Succeeding | Jared Golden |
| 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 January 6, 2003 – January 5, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Nelson Madore |
| Succeeded by | Dana Sennett |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Paul Richard LePage 9 October 1948 (aged 78) Lewiston, Maine, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Ann LePage |
| Children | 4 |
| Residence | Blaine House |
| Alma mater | Husson College University of Maine, Orono |
Political career
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.
In May 2025, LePage announced his candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives in Maine's 2nd congressional district in the 2026 election.[3] He won the election in November 2026, beating Democratic nominee Matthew Dunlap.[4]
Paul LePage Media
Like previous governors, LePage resided in The Blaine House across from the State Capitol.
LePage meeting with the Montenegrin Cyber team in November 2013
Governor LePage with an Education Department official in June 2011
LePage speaking at an event honoring the Maine National Guard at the University of Maine in 2011
References
- ↑ Paul LePage says ‘I am going to challenge Janet Mills’ in 2022. April 29, 2020. https://bangordailynews.com/2020/04/29/politics/paul-lepage-says-i-am-going-to-challenge-janet-mills-in-2022/. Retrieved April 29, 2020.
- ↑ (in en-US) The early years: Paul LePage - The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram. 2014-07-20. http://www.pressherald.com/2014/07/20/the-early-years-paul-lepage/. Retrieved 2016-10-19.
- ↑ Cover, Susan (May 5, 2025). "Former Gov. Paul LePage launches bid for Maine's 2nd Congressional District" (in en). Spectrum News. https://spectrumlocalnews.com/me/maine/politics/2025/05/05/former-gov--paul-lepage-launches-bid-for-maine-s-2nd-congressional-district-. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
- ↑ Paul LePage wins Maine’s 2nd District after ranked-choice count (November 12, 2026)Bangor Daily News. Retrieved November 12, 2026.
Other websites
Media related to Paul LePage at Wikimedia Commons
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