Justin Alfond
Justin Loring Alfond (born January 8, 1975) is an American politician and real estate developer. He served as a Democratic State Senator from the 8th District, which represents much of Portland. Alfond was first elected to the State Senate in 2008 to replace Democrat Ethan Strimling; he beat former State Senator Anne Rand and Cliff Ginn. He was re-elected in 2010 and 2012. In 2012, he faced Green Independent Party Chair Asher Platts. Alfond won with 71% of the vote in a two-way race.
Justin Alfond | |
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| Member of the Maine Senate from the 27th district | |
| In office December 2008 – December 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Ethan Strimling |
| Succeeded by | Ben Chipman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 8, 1975 Dexter, Maine, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Rachael Weinstein |
| Children | 1 |
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| Relatives | Harold Alfond (grandfather) |
| Alma mater | Tulane University |
| Website | JustinAlfond.com |
Following his re-election to a third term in November 2012, he was chosen as President of the Maine Senate by his fellow Democrats in the Maine Senate. Upon being re-elected to his fourth term, he was chosen to be the leader of the now-minority Democrats.
Alfond was the second youngest Senate President since 1880, when Joseph A. Locke held the position at 36 years old.