Paul LePage

RFormer Governor of Maine (2011-2019)

Paul LePage is the Republican nominee for Maine's 2nd Congressional District. He served two terms as Governor of Maine (2011-2019) and previously as Mayor of Waterville.[2]

Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.

On the record — official actions

actionAs Governor of Maine (2011-2019), his campaign says he lowered the state's unemployment rate, reduced state spending, addressed hospital debt, implemented what he describes as the state's largest tax cut, and reformed welfare.[2]

Positions on the issues

OpposesStricter gun laws
Says he would protect Second Amendment freedoms.[2]
“protect our freedoms like the Second Amendment”

In their words — priorities

Campaigns on his record as governor, citing a lower unemployment rate, reduced state spending, addressing hospital debt, the state's largest tax cut, welfare reform, and increased K-12 spending.[2]
Says he would help end wasteful federal spending and secure the border, while protecting Social Security and Medicare.[2]

Background

Earned a bachelor's degree in business administration in finance/accounting from Husson University and an M.B.A. from the University of Maine.[2]
Served as Mayor of Waterville, Maine (2004-2011) and was general manager of Marden's Surplus and Salvage.[2]
Served two terms as Governor of Maine (2011-2019).[2]

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