Justin Alfond
| Justin Alfond | |
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| Member of the Maine Senate from the 8th district |
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| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2008-present |
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| Preceded by | Ethan Strimling |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 8, 1975 Dexter, Maine |
| Political party | Democrat |
| Spouse(s) | Rachael |
| Children | Jacoby |
| Alma mater | Tulane University |
| Profession | Businessperson |
| Website | http://www.justinalfond.com/ |
Justin Loring Alfond (born January 8, 1975) is an American politician from Maine. He is a Democratic State Senator from the 8th District, which represents much of Portland. First elected to the State Senate in 2008, he was re-elected in 2010 and 2012. In 2012, he faced Green Independent Party Chair Asher Platts.[1] Alfond won with 71% of the vote in a two-way race.[2] Following his re-election to a third term in November 2012, he was chosen as President of the Maine Senate by his fellow Democrats in the Maine Senate. As such, he is first in line to succeed to the Governor's office in the event of a vacancy.[3]
Alfond is the second youngest Senate President since 1880, when Joseph A. Locke held the position at 36 years old. [4]
Personal [edit]
He attended schools in Waterville and Dexter prior to moving to Boston, Massachusetts, to complete high school. He then attended Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana, and majored in business management. In 2004, he founded the Maine Chapter of the League of Young Voters, serving for four years as its Director. He serves on the boards of many organizations, including Avesta Housing, Opportunity Maine, Maine Initiatives, Kennebec Valley Community College, the New England Board of Higher Education and the New England Secondary School Consortium. [5]
He lives in Portland's Munjoy Hill neighborhood.[6]
He is the grandson of businessman Harold Alfond.
References [edit]
- ^ Busby, Chris (October 25, 2012). "The Punk vs. the Prince: Justin Alfond’s Green challenge". Bangor Daily News. Retrieved 9 December 2012.
- ^ "Our Campaigns - ME State Senate 08 Race - Nov 06, 2012". Retrieved 9 December 2012.
- ^ Hall, William (November 19, 2012). "Portland's Alfond promises benevolent Maine Senate presidency". The Forecaster. Retrieved 20 November 2012. Text " The Forecaster" ignored (help)
- ^ http://www.kjonline.com/news/democrats-tap-leadership_2012-11-13.html
- ^ http://www.maine.gov/legis/senate/bio08s.htm Senate Biography
- ^ Biography Maine Senate Democrats
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