Maine

John Baldacci
Governor

John Baldacci was elected Governor of Maine in November 2002. Born in 1955, he is a graduate of the University of Maine in Orono.

While Governor Baldacci began work with the family's small business, his public service started with election to the Bangor City Council at age 23, and continued with 12 years in the Maine Senate. He was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1994. Serving on the House Agriculture Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Governor Baldacci focused on education and economical development.

In his inaugural message, Governor Baldacci addressed the parallel themes of the state budget and economic growth. He called for changes to streamline how state government delivers services as well as reform of the state tax, health care, and educational systems.

Governor Baldacci and his wife Karen have one son.