Paul Davis (Maine politician)
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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]
Quick Facts Member of the Maine Senate from the 4th district, Preceded by ...
Paul T. Davis | |
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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 | (1947-03-25) March 25, 1947 (age 77) Dexter, Maine |
Political party | Republican |
Residence | Sangerville, Maine |
Alma mater | University of Maine |
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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.