Thomas Martin (Maine politician)
| Thomas Martin Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Maine Senate from the 25th district | |
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In office 2010–2012 | |
| Preceded by | Lisa Marrache |
| Succeeded by | Colleen Lachowicz |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Businessperson |
Thomas Martin Jr. is an American politician and businessperson. Martin served as a Republican State Senator from Maine's 25th District, representing much of Kennebec County, including the population centers of Waterville and Winslow as well as two communities in Somerset County, including Pittsfield. He is a resident of Benton, Maine He was first elected to the Maine State Senate in 2010 and defeated for re-election in 2012 by Colleen Lachowicz. During his re-election campaign, the Maine Republican Party criticized Lachowicz for comments she made while playing World of Warcraft. After the criticism received national attention, gamers donated $6,300 to two PACs supporting Lachowicz. Overall, $181,000 was spent to oppose Martin's re-election. Lachowicz won her hometown of Waterville by more than 1,900 votes and the district by approximately 900.[1]
Personal
Martin's private experience is primarily in the field of construction and excavation. He is a graduate of Central Maine Technical College.[2]
References
- ↑ Long, Robert (November 7, 2012). "World of Warcraft' candidate vanquishes opponent in Waterville". The Bangor Daily News. Retrieved 8 November 2012.
- ↑ "Maine Senate GOP: Meet Senator-elect Tom Martin". Maine.gov. Retrieved 30 April 2012.