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Michael Thibodeau

b. 1966

Member of Maine State Senate

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About Michael Thibodeau

Born 1966. Michael Thibodeau is an American politician.

Michael D. Thibodeau (born July 16, 1966) is an American politician and businessman from Maine. He was a Republican State Senator from Maine's 23rd District, representing all of Waldo County. He graduated from Hampden Academy in 1984. He was first elected to the Maine State Senate in 2010 after serving from 2006 to 2010 as state representative. He also served on the board of selectmen of Winterport.

In 2008, Thibodeau, running as an incumbent, was narrowly re-elected over Seth Yentes after spending nearly $10,000 of his own money and over $13,000 overall on his re-election campaign.

In 2010, Thibodeau sought District 23 in the Maine Senate, where he sought to replace fellow Republican Carol Weston. Running as a clean elections candidate, defeated fellow state representative and former House Majority Leader John Piotti with 54% of the vote in the two-way race.

In 2012, he successfully sought re-election. Following the election, which featured Republicans losing control of both the state senate and house of representatives, Thibodeau was named Republican minority leader of the Maine Senate.

Thibodeau announced on December 3, 2013, that he was considering entering the 2014 Second District congressional race.

Upon his party obtaining the majority in the November 4, 2014 legislative elections, Thibodeau was chosen to be Senate President when the new legislative session begins on December 3, 2014.

Thibodeau was reelected Senate President after his party held their majority, albeit a two-seat loss to the Democrats.

On October 17, 2017, Thibodeau announced his run for the 2018 Maine gubernatorial election.

On March 26, 2018, it was announced that Thibodeau had withdrawn from the 2018 Maine Gubernatorial Election.

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Education
Hampden Academy
Positions held
Member of the Maine House of Representatives, Member of the State Senate of Maine

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Michael Thibodeau?

Member of Maine State Senate

When was Michael Thibodeau born?

Michael Thibodeau was born on 16 July 1966 in Winterport.

What is Michael Thibodeau's occupation?

Michael Thibodeau is a politician.

What nationality is Michael Thibodeau?

Michael Thibodeau is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Michael Thibodeau

· Wikidata: Q6834848

· DBpedia: Michael Thibodeau

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