Susan Deschambault

Susan A. Deschambault (born November 25, 1947) is an American politician and retired law enforcement officer from Maine. Deschambault, a Democrat from Biddeford, won a special election for District 32 of the Maine Senate in March, 2016. She replaced David Dutremble, who had resigned due to alcohol-related issues.[1] She defeated Republican Stephen Martin 1,785 to 1,299.[2]

Susan Deschambault
Member of the Maine Senate
from the 32nd district
Assumed office
March, 2016
Preceded byDavid Dutremble

In June 2016, Deschambault won the Democratic primary for the general election to be held November 8, 2016, and again faced Stephen Martin for the seat.[3]

Deschambault retired from the Maine Department of Corrections, where she worked for 43 years. Prior to being elected to the state senate, she served two terms as a city councilor in Biddeford and was president of the Maine Association of Police for 21 years.[4][5]

References
  1. Scribner, Krysteana (February 15, 2016). "York County Democrats nominate Deschambault for Senate". The Journal Tribune. Retrieved October 9, 2016.
  2. Wells, Tammy (March 30, 2016). "Democrat Deschambault named winner of Senate 32". Journal Tribune. Bangor Daily News. Retrieved 14 May 2016.
  3. "Incumbent Deschambault wins Senate District 32 Democratic primary". The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram. June 14, 2016. Retrieved October 9, 2016.
  4. "LePage refuses to swear in senator-elect over nomination spat with Democrats". The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram. April 1, 2016. Retrieved October 9, 2016.
  5. "Senate District 32 Democratic Primary: Biddeford politicians focus on economy, providing health care". The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram. June 7, 2016. Retrieved October 9, 2016.


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