Meredith Strang Burgess

Meredith Strang Burgess (born April 27, 1956) is an American politician from Maine. A Republican, Strang Burgess served three terms (2006-2012) in the Maine House of Representatives, representing the town of Cumberland.[1]

Strang Burgess was a co-sponsor of the successful 2009 same-sex marriage bill. The bill was repealed via people's veto in November of that year. Three years later, in 2012, Strang Burgess was one of three sitting Republican state legislators to support the successful state referendum legalizing same sex marriage.[2]

In December 2013, Strang Burgess was rumored to be a potential candidate for U.S. Congress.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Meredith Strang Burgess' Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 31 December 2013.
  2. ↑ Stone, Matthew (July 23, 2012). "Same-sex marriage advocates introduce Republican supporter". Bangor Daily News. Retrieved 31 December 2013.
  3. ↑ Ethan Strimling; Phil Harriman (December 27, 2013). "Get ready for one doozy of a political year". Bangor Daily News. Retrieved 31 December 2013.


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