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| Order: | 72nd Governor of Maine |
| Term of Office: | January, 2003 – |
| Predecessor: | Angus King |
| Successor: | Incumbent |
| Date of Birth: | January 30, 1955 |
| Place of Birth: | Bangor, Maine |
| First Lady: | Karen Baldacci |
| Profession: | Politician |
| Political Party: | Democratic |
John Elias Baldacci (born January 30 1955) is the current Governor of Maine. He was born in Bangor, Maine.
2002 Election
A Democrat, Baldacci was first elected in 2002, defeating Republican candidate Peter Cianchette, who garnered 41 percent of the vote, and Green Party nominee Jonathan Carter, who won 9 percent. Baldacci had previously served as the U.S. Representative from Maine's 2nd Congressional District from 1995 to 2003.
Political Career
Baldacci was first elected to public office in 1978 at the age of 23, when he served on the Bangor City Council. He continued in politics, winning election to the Maine State Senate in 1982. Baldacci served as a State Senator for twelve years, until Olympia Snowe left the House to run for the Senate in 1994; Baldacci then won election to her open seat and served four terms in the U.S. House of Representatives.
First Term Success
In his first term as Governor of Maine he has successfully balanced a state budget in which he inheirited a shortfall of more than $1.2 billion without raising broad-based taxes. Additionally, he introduced and passed the landmark Dirigo health legislation, increasing access to high quality and affordable health insurance for all Maine citizens. Dirgo has become a model for the nation, with several states monitoring its progress for potential implementation.
Personal
He is a Roman Catholic. He lives with his wife Karen and son live in the Blaine House in Augusta.
| Preceded byOlympia Snowe | United States Representative for the 2nd Congressional District of Maine 1995–2003 |
Succeeded byMike Michaud |
| Preceded byAngus King | Governor of Maine 2003– |
Succeeded byIncumbent |