3 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Post Office Box 1423
Bangor, ME 04402
Full Name:
Joseph M. Baldacci
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Beth; 2 Children: Caroline, Olivia
Birth Date:
02/21/1965
Birth Place:
Bangor, ME
Home City:
Bangor, ME
Religion:
Catholic
JD, School of Law, University of Maine, 1988-1991
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and Government, University of Maine, 1983-1987
Senator, Maine State Senate, District 9, 2020-present
Former Mayor, Bangor City
Candidate, Maine State Senate, District 9, 2020, 2022
Former Chair, Bangor City Council, 2017
Governor, State of Maine, 2002-2010
Senator, Maine State Senate, 1982-1994
Member, Bangor City Council, 1978-1981
No caucus information on file.
Owner/Attorney, Law Office of Joseph M. Baldacci, 1991-present
Manager, Momma Baldacci's Restaurant, 1978-1995
Member, Bangor Convention Visitors Bureau
Co-Founder, Maine Association for Public Interest Law
Astrological Sign:
Aquarius
Awards:
-Big M Award, Maine State Society of Washington, D.C., 2000
-Small Business Assistance Award, NASA
Father's Name:
Robert
Father's Occupation:
Restaurant Owner
Favorite Book:
Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey
Favorite Food:
Pasta
Favorite Type of Music:
Barry Manilow
First Job:
General help in family restaurant, Mama Baldacci's
Height:
6'
Mother's Name:
Rosemary
Mother's Occupation:
Restaurant Owner
Personal Hero and Why:
Father, Robert Baldacci, who set a great example for family and commitment to community
Pets (include names):
Murphy Brown, Sam (Springer Spaniels); Figaro, Theodore (Cats)
Priority Issues:
Education, Economic Development, Technology, Health Care, Job Growth, Sustainable/Renewable Energy
Reason for Seeking Public Office:
Family instilled values of community service; always had interest in public policy & helping others