Maine's John Baldacci: Ambitious and Fighting for Civil Rights
Right out of college, many young adults are still trying to figure out what to do with their lives. But not John Baldacci. The always ambitious Baldacci was first elected to public office at the age of 23, when he served on the Bangor City Council in Maine.
Born in Bangor, Maine, John Baldacci grew up in a diverse and crowded environment: he had seven siblings in a Lebanese-Italian family. After graduating from the University of Maine, Baldacci quickly ascended through the political ranks, eventually making his way to the Governorship in 2002. He is running for re-election this year.
In 2005, Baldacci introduced legislation to expand Maine's civil rights law to include protections for gays and lesbians. While a voter referendum overturned the law, Baldacci continues to fight for the rights of LGBT families.
This post was written and research by Intern Zack Karram.
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