NAME: Mark Eves
CANDIDACY: Governor of Maine
PARTY: Democrat
BIRTHPLACE: Northern California
RESIDENCE: North Berwick, Maine
EDUCATION:
- Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary '03, M.S.
- University of Louisville '00, B.S.
OFFICES HELD:
- Speaker of the Maine House of Representatives, 2012-2016
- State Representative, District 146 (North Berwick), 2008-2016
NOTABLE NON-ELECTED WORK
- Therapist, Marriage & Family
POLICY POSITIONS:
- "Supporting Maine seniors: Rising heating costs, increased property taxes and health care costs are making it harder and harder for Maine seniors to have a secure retirement. As governor, Mark will work tirelessly to support seniors and address the rising cost of living in our state." (markevesforme.com)
- "Improve education: Support students, parents and teachers: Parents, students, and teachers work miracles every day, but let’s be honest, right now Augusta doesn’t have their backs. As governor, Mark will work to improve education so every student has an opportunity to succeed." (markevesforme.com)
- "Putting a stop to gun violence: We need bold, common sense gun laws to stop senseless violence. As governor, Mark will stand up to the NRA." (markevesforme.com)
- "Jobs and the economy: Maine’s slow job growth leaves working families struggling to make ends meet. Mark’s plan to boost Maine’s economy focuses on regional job creation – creating work based on the unique assets and opportunities in each county of the state." (markevesforme.com)
- "Protecting our environment — and our way of life: Mark knows protecting the environment isn’t just the right thing to do – it’s also good business. Maine’s environment is vital to our public health, our economy, and the unique identity of our state." (markevesforme.com)
- "Fixing health care: Mark will work tirelessly to ensure that every Maine family can afford to go to the doctor when they need it – no matter where they live or how much money they make." (markevesforme.com)
- "Ending the drug epidemic: As Governor, Mark will act immediately to address this deadly public health crisis with a comprehensive prevention, treatment and recovery plan." (markevesforme.com)
LINKS:
- Website: markevesforme.com
- Facebook: /markevesforme
- Twitter: @MarkEvesforME
NEWS CENTER MAINE HEADLINES:
- Political Brew: Fundraising, a court case, and the 2018 race for governor (Jan. 2018)
- Mark Eves answers your questions (July 2017)
- Ex-House Speaker Mark Eves teases 'big announcement' (July 2017)
- Speaker Eves' appeal of civil lawsuit denied (Nov. 2016)
- Speaker Eves: LePage damages tourism (Sept. 2016)
- Speaker Eves officially calls for special session (Sept. 2016)
- Eves no longer seeking money in appeal; Good Will-Hinckley names president (July 2016)
- Speaker Mark Eves will appeal LePage lawsuit (May 2016)
- Attorneys respond to Eves lawsuit dismissal; 'The Boys' discuss (May 2016)
- Speaker Eves lawsuit against LePage dismissed by judge; Eves to appeal (May 2016)
- Eves v. Lepage lawsuit heads to US District Court (April 2016)
- AG Mills decides against charges in LePage - Eves Good Will-Hinkley case (Dec. 2015)
- Mark Eves files civil suit against Gov. LePage (July 2015)
- Governor tries to block of speaker of House from new job (July 2015)
- Ethan and Phil dissect the Eves/LePage relationship (June 2015)
- Good Will-Hinckley releases statement regarding Mark Eves situation (June 2015)
- LePage addresses Eves' blackmail allegations (June 2015)
- Eves accuses LePage of blackmail; considering lawsuit (June 2015)
- Lawmakers react to blackmail allegation, discuss impeachment (June 2015)
- Phil and Ethan on Eves, LePage blackmail accusations (June 2015)
- Crowd supports jobs training bill (May 2015)
- Maine House speaker presses for senior housing bond (Feb. 2015)
NEWS CENTER MAINE MEDIA:
- PODCAST: Mark Eves | 'Carrigan & The Candidates'
- VIDEO: Democratic candidate for governor Mark Eves (207)
