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Anne Haskell

b. 1943

American politician

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About Anne Haskell

Born 1943. Anne Haskell is an American politician.

Anne M. Haskell (born August 12, 1943) is an American politician from Maine. A Democrat, Haskell represented part of Portland and Westbrook in the Maine Senate.

Haskell was first elected to the Gorham Town Council in 1986. She served on both the Gorham Town Council until 1989. In 1988, Haskell was elected to the Maine House of Representatives to represent a portion of Gorham. She served in the House from Gorham until 1994. In 2006, she was re-elected as a representative, this time from Portland's 117th district. Haskell was re-elected in 2008 and 2010.

During the 2012 United States Senate election, Haskell served as unenrolled Angus King's Cumberland County campaign chair.

She was elected to replace fellow Democrat Joseph Brannigan on November 6, 2012, defeating her Republican challenger with 72% of the vote. In July of the following year, following the resignation of Majority Leader Seth Goodall, Haskell was appointed Assistant Majority Leader of the Maine Senate.

Haskell retired from politics in 2016, and did not stand for re-election to the Maine Senate.

Personal Haskell was born and raised in Portland, Maine. She attended the University of Southern Maine.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
University of Southern Maine, University of Maine
Positions held
Member of the State Senate of Maine, Member of the Maine House of Representatives
Also known as
Anne M. Haskell

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Anne Haskell?

American politician

When was Anne Haskell born?

Anne Haskell was born on 12 August 1943 in Portland.

What is Anne Haskell's occupation?

Anne Haskell is a politician.

What nationality is Anne Haskell?

Anne Haskell is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Anne Haskell

· Wikidata: Q4768425

· DBpedia: Anne Haskell

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