Steven Joyce (Maine politician) explained

Steven Joyce
State House:Maine
District:17th
Term Start:1995
Term End:1998
Party:Republican
Profession:Concrete contractor
Residence:Biddeford, Maine
Kennebunk, Maine

Steven Joyce (born 1969) is an American politician from Maine. Joyce, a Republican from Biddeford, served two terms (19951998) in the Maine House of Representatives (District 17). In 2002, he was the Republican nominee in Maine's 1st congressional district.

2002 congressional campaign

He was the Republican nominee for Maine's 1st congressional district in 2002. He faced incumbent Democratic nominee Tom Allen.[1] He called for more funding for the U.S. military, supported a preemptive strike on Iraqi President Saddam Hussein, and denounced "government interference" in business.[2] In October, Joyce called for the invasion of Iraq regardless of international opinion. This was in contrast to his opponent, who urged caution.[3]

He was defeated in the general election after receiving 97,931 votes (36.19%).

Notes and References

  1. News: Groening . Tom . Steven Joyce to challenge Tom Allen . Bangor Daily News . February 20, 2002.
  2. News: Perry . Herb . seacoastonline.com . www.seacoastonline.com . August 31, 2002 . en.
  3. News: GOP’s Joyce talks tough against Iraq Candidate says U.S. needs to act . Bangor Daily News . October 2, 2002.