Justin Chenette
Justin Chenette (born April 23, 1991) is an American politician from Maine. Chenette, a Democrat, formerly represented District 31 in the Maine Senate. Chenette made history at age 21 becoming the youngest legislator in Maine, and was one of five openly gay members of the Maine Legislature.
Justin Chenette | |
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Justin Chenette in 2016 | |
| Member of the Maine Senate from the 31st district | |
| In office December 7, 2016 – December 2, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Linda Valentino |
| Succeeded by | Donna Bailey |
| Member of the Maine House of Representatives from the 15th district | |
| In office December 2012 – December 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Linda Valentino |
| Succeeded by | Margaret M. O'Neil |
| Member of the Maine State Board of Education | |
| In office 2008–2009 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 23, 1991 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Eduard Chenette |
| Residence(s) | Saco, Maine, U.S. |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur & Non-Profit Professional |
| Website | justinchenette.com |
Chenette was also youngest openly gay legislator in the United States. Owing to this, The Advocate magazine named Chenette "an architect of the next decade" and listed him among the 40 Under 40 most accomplished leaders throughout the country in 2013.
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