David Sinclair (politician)

David Sinclair
Member of the Maine House of Representatives
from the 50th district
Assumed office
November 9, 2023
Preceded bySean Paulhus
Member of Bath city council
In office
2008–2014
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseLauren
ChildrenBeckett
ResidenceBath, Maine
Professionlawyer

David Sinclair is an American politician who has served as a member of the Maine House of Representatives since November 9, 2023. He represents Maine's 50th House district. Outside of politics, he is a lawyer.

Electoral history

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Sinclair served two terms as a member of the Bath city council from 2008 to 2014.[1] In 2014, he ran for District Attorney of Maine's sixth Prosecutorial District, but lost to Geoffrey Rushlau.[2] On November 7, 2023, Sinclair was elected to the Maine House of Representatives in a special election following the resignation of Sean Paulhus. He assumed office November 9, 2023.[3]

Biography

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Sinclair graduated from Brandeis University and the University of Maine School of Law.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Claffey, Jason (November 13, 2023). "Bath Democrat sworn in as newest member of Maine House". The Times Herald. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  2. ^ "Personal". sinclairlawmaine.com. Retrieved 2023-12-08.
  3. ^ "David Sinclair". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2023-12-08.
  4. ^ "The Law Office of David A. Sinclair, P.A." sinclairlawmaine.com. Retrieved 2023-12-08.
Maine House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the Maine House of Representatives
2023–present
Succeeded by
incumbent