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Susan Deschambault

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Susan A. Deschambault (born November 25, 1947) is an American politician and retired law enforcement officer from Maine. Deschambault, a Democrat from Biddeford, won a special election for District 32 of the Maine Senate in March, 2016. She replaced David Dutremble, who had resigned due to alcohol-related issues.[1] She defeated Republican Stephen Martin 1,785 to 1,299.[2]

In June 2016, Deschambault won the Democratic primary for the general election to be held November 8, 2016, and again faced Stephen Martin for the seat.[3]

Deschambault retired from the Maine Department of Corrections, where she worked for 43 years. Prior to being elected to the state senate, she served two terms as a city councilor in Biddeford and was president of the Maine Association of Police for 21 years.[4][5]

References

  1. ^ Scribner, Krysteana (February 15, 2016). "York County Democrats nominate Deschambault for Senate". The Journal Tribune. Retrieved October 9, 2016.
  2. ^ Wells, Tammy (March 30, 2016). "Democrat Deschambault named winner of Senate 32". Journal Tribune. Bangor Daily News. Retrieved 14 May 2016.
  3. ^ "Incumbent Deschambault wins Senate District 32 Democratic primary". The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram. June 14, 2016. Retrieved October 9, 2016.
  4. ^ "LePage refuses to swear in senator-elect over nomination spat with Democrats". The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram. April 1, 2016. Retrieved October 9, 2016.
  5. ^ "Senate District 32 Democratic Primary: Biddeford politicians focus on economy, providing health care". The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram. June 7, 2016. Retrieved October 9, 2016.


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