Paul LePage
Paul LePage 74th Governor of Maine Incumbent Assumed office January 5, 2011 Preceded by John Baldacci 50th Mayor of Waterville In office 2003–2011 Preceded by Nelson Madore Succeeded by Dana Sennett Personal details Born Paul Richard LePage (1948-10-09) October 9, 1948 (age 66) Lewiston, Maine, U.S. Political party Republican Spouse(s) Ann LePage Children 4 Residence Blaine House Alma mater Husson College University of Maine, Orono Religion Roman Catholicism Website Official website Paul Richard LePage (born October 9, 1948) is an American businessman and Republican Party politician who has served as the 74th Governor of Maine since 2011. The General Manager of the 14-store discount chain Marden's Surplus and Salvage (1996-2011), LePage served as a City Councilor in Waterville for two terms before serving as Mayor of Waterville (2003-11). He was elected Governor with a plurality in a four-candidate race in 2010 and was re-elected with a plurality in a three-candidate election in 2014.