Anthony Edgecomb

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Anthony J. Edgecomb
Member of the Maine House of Representatives for the 148th District
In office
2014–2016
Preceded byTyler Clark
Succeeded byDavid McCrea
Personal details
Residence Fort Fairfield, Maine

Anthony J. "A.J." Edgecomb is an American politician from Maine who formerly represented Maine District 148 in the Maine House of Representatives. He resides in the city of Fort Fairfield. He is a Republican and was first elected to the House in 2014. [1] He is the grandson of Maine politician Peter Edgecomb.

At 21 years old, he became the youngest member of Maine's House of Representatives for District 148. [2]

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References

  1. "Maine House of Representatives: Anthony J. Edgecomb". legislature.maine.gov. Retrieved 12 February 2018.
  2. "Husson University Students to Hold "Meet the Candidates" Event". 20 October 2015. Retrieved 12 February 2018.