Margaret O'Neil

Margaret "Maggie" O'Neil is an American politician who is currently representing the city of Saco in the 15th district in the Maine House of Representatives.[2]

Margaret O'Neil
Member of the Maine House of Representatives
Assumed office
December 7, 2022
Preceded byPeter Lyford
Constituency129th district
In office
December 7, 2016 – December 7, 2022
Preceded byJustin Chenette
Succeeded byHolly Eaton
Constituency15th district
Personal details
Born
Margaret M. O'Neil[1]

Portland, Maine, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Residence(s)Saco, Maine, U.S.
Education
WebsiteOfficial website

Biography

O'Neil grew up in Saco, Maine and attended Catherine McAuley High School in Portland. She graduated with a degree in Classics and History from the University of King's College in Halifax, Nova Scotia. O'Neil served in the Maine Conservation Corps and later worked as a park ranger at Ferry Beach State Park in Saco.

O'Neil was first elected to the Maine House of Representatives in November 2016, succeeding fellow Democrat Justin Chenette. At that time, she was the youngest woman serving in the Maine Legislature. She currently serves as the House Chair of the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry and as a member of the Government Oversight Committee.[3] O'Neil is currently a student at the University of Maine School of Law.

References
  1. Gotthelf, Liz (October 11, 2018). "Lynch, O'Neil compete for State House 15 Seat". Portland Press Herald. MaineToday Media. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
  2. "Representative Margaret M. O'Neil". Maine House of Representatives. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
  3. "Representative Margaret M. O'Neil". Maine House of Representatives. Retrieved July 25, 2022.


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