Paul Davis (Maine politician)
Paul T. Davis (born March 25, 1947) is an American politician from Maine. He has served in both the state Senate and state House of Representatives, and is a member of the Maine Republican Party.[1]
Paul T. Davis | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Maine Senate from the 4th district | |
| In office December 3, 2014 – December 7, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | David Dutremble |
| Succeeded by | Stacey Guerin |
| Member of the Maine House of Representatives from the 26th district | |
| In office December 3, 2008 – December 3, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | James Annis |
| Succeeded by | Linda Sanborn |
| Minority Leader of the Maine Senate | |
| In office December 1, 2004 – December 6, 2006 | |
| Succeeded by | Carol Weston |
| Member of the Maine Senate from the 27th district | |
| In office December 4, 2002 – December 6, 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Michael F. Brennan |
| Succeeded by | Douglas Smith |
| Member of the Maine Senate from the 8th district | |
| In office December 2, 1998 – December 4, 2002 | |
| Preceded by | Stephen E. Hall |
| Succeeded by | Ethan Strimling |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 25, 1947 Dexter, Maine |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Sangerville, Maine |
| Alma mater | University of Maine |
Prior to entering politics, Davis served for 23 years as a state trooper.[1] He was then elected to the Maine Senate, where he served as Assistant Minority Leader and Minority Leader.[2] He was elected to the Maine House of Representatives in 2008 and re-elected in 2010 and 2012. He is a graduate of the University of Maine.[3]
In June 2014, after months of negative campaigning on both sides,[4] Davis won the Republican nomination for State Senate District 4, defeating incumbent Doug Thomas, with 57% of the vote.
References
- "Representative Paul T. Davis". Maine House Republicans. Retrieved 2014-08-13.
- Higgins, A.J. (November 16, 2004). "GOP senators re-elect Davis minority leader". Bangor Daily News. Retrieved 4 July 2013.
- "Representative Paul Davis, Sr.'s Biography - Project Vote Smart". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 4 July 2013.
- Higgins, A.J. (June 6, 2014). "GOP Candidates Sling Mud in Maine State Senate Race". Maine Public Broadcasting Network. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 12 June 2014.
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