Foster seeks reelection in House District 32
On Tuesday, Nov. 5 residents who are not voting absentee will be heading to the polls — please check with the town offices for specific times and locations — to vote in the Presidential and Maine U.S. Senate elections and make a choice for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District representative. Those living in the Dexter and Charleston areas will be voting on their representative to Maine House District 32, with incumbent Steven Foster, R-Foster running unopposed.
HOUSE DISTRICT 32
Representing a portion of Bradford, Charleston, Dexter, Exeter, Garland, and Stetson
Steven Foster
(R-Dexter)
Incumbent
Age: 68.
Occupation: Retired after 19.5 years engineering officer Merchant Marines; followed by 19.5 years in maintenance management Sappi Pulp & Paper Skowhegan.
Education and/or military: BS marine engineering MMA; associates. pulp & paper technology Kennebec Valley CC. Held USCG Chief Engineer License; Maine 1st Class Stationary Engineer License.
Family: Wife Sharon; three adult children; six grandchildren.
Political experience: Three terms in House of Representatives.
Community/volunteer experience: Twelve years SAD 46/AOS 94 School Board, 2000-12; treasurer and trustee New Hope Baptist Church Dexter.
Why are you running for office? To continue serving and representing the citizens of District 32 in Augusta.
What is the most concerning issue facing the region at this time? Previously, it has been the desire to return good jobs to our part of the state. That’s now become secondary to helping to drive down the increased cost of living for folks in our area due to policies adopted by the majority party in Augusta, the last six years. As Minority House Lead on the Energy, Utilities, and Technology Committee, I will continue the efforts I’ve made during my first three terms to reverse the rising cost of electricity, which severely affects Central Maine residents and businesses, struggling to make ends meet or stay afloat.