Susan Longley

Susan Walsh Longley
Member of the Maine Senate
from the 11th district
In office
1994–2002
Succeeded by Carol Weston (R)
Personal details
Born (1955-12-15) December 15, 1955
Lewiston, Maine
Political party Democrat
Profession Probate Judge, Politician

Susan Walsh Longley (born December 15, 1955) is an American politician and lawyer from Maine. A Democrat, Longley served in the Maine Senate from 1994 to 2002, where she represented Waldo County.[1] In 2002, she sought the Democratic Party's nomination for Maine's 2nd congressional district, where she sought to replace John Baldacci. She lost in the June primary to Senate President Mike Michaud.[2] In 2004, Longley unseated incumbent Republican Waldo Count Judge of Probate Randy Mailloux. She was re-elected in 2008 and 2012.[3]

Personal

Longley, who was born in Lewiston, Maine and grew up near Bates College, is the daughter of former independent Governor James B. Longley. The Longley family is Irish Catholic and attended St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Lewiston. She graduated from Lewiston High School in 1974.[4] She graduated from Mount Holyoke College (B.A., 1978), the Columbus School of Law (J.D., 1988) and the University of Maine (M.A., 1992). Longley is a resident of Liberty, Maine and has taught at nearby Unity College since 1989.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Susan Walsh Longley Biography - Project Vote Smart". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 14 June 2013.
  2. ↑ "Primary Election, June 11, 2002 - Tabulations - U.S. House, 2nd District - Democratic (Secretary of State, State of Maine, U.S.A.)". Retrieved 14 June 2013.
  3. ↑ Curtis, Abigail (November 7, 2012). "Longley takes Waldo County probate position". Bangor Daily News. Retrieved 14 June 2013.
  4. ↑ L’Hommedieu, Andrea (March 23, 2010). ""Interview with Susan Longley by Andrea L'Hommedieu"". Bates College. Retrieved 14 June 2013.


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