Joyce Maker Explained

Joyce A. Maker
Office:Member of the Maine Senate
from the 6th District
Term Start:December 2016
Term End:December 5, 2018
Predecessor:David Burns
Successor:Marianne Moore
Office2:Member of the
Maine House of Representatives
for the 31st District
Term Start2:December 2010
Term End2:December 2016
Successor2:Anne C. Perry
Party:Republican
Alma Mater:University of Maine at Machias
Profession:College Administrator
Residence:Calais, Maine

Joyce A. Maker is an American politician from Maine. A Republican, Maker has served in local government, including the Calais Town Council and School Board as well as in the Maine House of Representatives (District 31) from 2010 until 2016. A retired college administrator, Maker worked for Washington County Community College. She attended both the University of Maine at Machias and Washington County Community College. She also served on the board and as chair of the Finance Authority of Maine.[1] [2]

In June 2016, Maker won the primary for her party's nomination in Senate District 6, which includes all of Washington County and some of Hancock County. She defeated Calais City Councilor Billy Howard, who was endorsed by Governor Paul LePage. Maker defeated Democrat Rock Alley in the November general election,[3] and took office in December.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Maine House GOP: Meet Rep. Joyce Maker. 28 March 2014.
  2. Web site: Joyce Maker's Biography. Project Vote Smart. 28 March 2014.
  3. News: LePage endorses conservative challengers in Maine Senate primaries. Shepherd. Michael. June 10, 2016. Bangor Daily News. 16 June 2016.