Cheryl Golek Explained

Cheryl Golek
Term Start:December 7, 2022
Predecessor:MaryAnne Kinney
State House:Maine
District:99th
Birth Date:Maine
Residence:Harpswell, Maine
Party:Democratic
Spouse:Johanna Wigg
Children:4

Cheryl Golek is an American politician who has served as a member of the Maine House of Representatives since December 7, 2022. She represents Maine's 99th House district.[1]

Electoral history

She was elected on November 8, 2022, in the 2022 Maine House of Representatives election against Republican opponent Stephen Davis. She assumed office on December 7, 2022.[2]

Career

Golek started work in the house as a volunteer lobbyist for the recognition of the Wabanaki sovereignty. She also started a care center for those living with dementia called The Vicarage by the Sea with her wife Johanna Wigg. In 2021, Golek was appointed to a commission on zoning and land use restrictions.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Representative Cheryl Anne Golek . 2024-02-06 . legislature.maine.gov.
  2. Web site: Cheryl Golek . 2024-02-06 . Ballotpedia . en.
  3. Web site: 2022-05-16 . Progressives across Maine step up to run for legislature in pivotal 2022 election - Maine Beacon . 2024-02-06 . mainebeacon.com . en-US.