Barbara Wood | |
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Member of the MaineHouseofRepresentatives from the 38th district | |
In office December 2, 2020 –December 7, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Matt Moonen |
Succeeded by | Benjamin Hymes |
Personal details | |
Residence(s) | Portland,Maine |
Barbara Wood is an American politician,who was elected to the Maine House of Representatives in 2020. [1] She represented the 38th House District as a member of the Maine Democratic Party. [1]
Prior to her election to the legislature Wood served on Portland,Maine City Council. [2] Her election to that body in 1988 made her the state's first out LGBTQ officeholder. [2]
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