Hannah Pingree
Hannah Pingree | |
|---|---|
| 99th Speaker of the Maine House of Representatives | |
| In office December 3, 2008 – December 6, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Glenn Cummings |
| Succeeded by | Robert Nutting |
| Majority Leader of the Maine House of Representatives | |
| In office 2006–2008 | |
| Preceded by | Glenn Cummings |
| Succeeded by | John Piotti |
| Member of the Maine House of Representatives from the 36th district | |
| In office 2002–2011 | |
| Preceded by | Paul Volenik |
| Succeeded by | Walter Kumiega |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 18, 1976 Belfast, Maine, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Jason Mann |
| Education | Brown University (BA) |
Hannah M. Pingree (born October 18, 1976) is a Democratic politician from the U.S. state of Maine and daughter of Maine politician Chellie Pingree. She served four terms in the State Legislature, including one as Speaker of the House, before being forced to leave office by state term limits.[1] In the Legislature she represented 10 islands and coastal towns. She was the second woman to serve as Speaker of the House in Maine.
Early life and education
Pingree grew up on the island of
Political career
Prior to serving in the Legislature, she was a fundraiser for the unsuccessful
In her third term, Pingree became the third woman in Maine history to serve as House Majority Leader and the youngest woman ever to hold the position. She is the second youngest person to hold the position in state history. After leaving the legislature, Pingree now manages the family inn and restaurant, Nebo Lodge, and serves on the North Haven Community School Board.[1][2]
In 2019, Maine Governor Janet Mills chose Pingree to lead the newly created Office of Policy, Innovation, and the Future. [3]
References
- ^ a b "Pingree, Tardy, now out of House, already positioning for future elections". Bangor Daily News. 2010. Archived from the original on January 18, 2013. Retrieved January 21, 2011.
- The Bangor Daily News. Retrieved May 11, 2016.
- The Portland Press Herald.
Further reading
- Wright, Virginia. "Maine's Newest Political Dynasty". Down East: The Magazine of Maine (January 2009).
External links
- Hannah Pingree Interview[permanent dead link] Interview with Maine Speaker of the House Hannah Pingree
- Representative Hannah Pingree official campaign site
- Profile at Vote Smart