Benjamin F. Dudley | |
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Member of the Maine House of Representatives from Munjoy Hill | |
Preceded by | J. Elizabeth Mitchell |
Succeeded by | Anne Rand |
In office December 1998 –December 2006 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Portland,Maine | October 19,1969
Political party | Democratic |
Residence(s) | Munjoy Hill,Portland,Maine |
Alma mater | University of Southern Maine |
Profession | Health Advocate |
Benjamin F. Dudley (born October 19,1969) is an American politician from Maine. Dudley,a Democrat,represented the Munjoy Hill neighborhood of Portland,Maine in the Maine House of Representatives from 1998 to 2006. [1]
Dudley graduated from the University of Southern Maine in 1999. [1]
Dudley was Chellie Pingree's political director during the 2002 U.S. Senate election. Pingree lost to incumbent Susan Collins with 41% of the vote. [1]
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