Joyce Maker
| Joyce A. Maker | |
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| Member of the Maine House of Representatives for the 31st District | |
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Assumed office December 2010 | |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Calais, Maine |
| Alma mater | University of Maine at Machias |
| Profession | College Administrator |
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) since 2010. 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]
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 will face Democrat Rock Alley in the November general election.[3]
References
- ↑ "Maine House GOP: Meet Rep. Joyce Maker". Retrieved 28 March 2014.
- ↑ "Joyce Maker's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 28 March 2014.
- ↑ Shepherd, Michael (June 10, 2016). "LePage endorses conservative challengers in Maine Senate primaries". Bangor Daily News. Retrieved 16 June 2016.