House District 44

Lincolnville-Hope area

Republican

Bob Walker

Age: 49

Hometown: Lincolnville

Address: P.O. Box 33, Lincolnville

Education: Bachelor of Science, Syracuse University; Doctor of Medicine, Albany Medical College of Union University

Family: Married; two children

Occupation: Physician specializing in medical imaging

Experience: Completed one term as state representative for District 44; former board member Camden Hills Regional High School, Rockport

Reason for running: If re-elected I would like to see changes in Maine’s regulation of health insurance so more affordable policies can be sold in-state, allow Mainers to purchase health insurance from out of state, work on a comprehensive energy plan to ensure future supplies of affordable electricity and redirect tax revenues to infrastructure expansion and repair.

Democrat

Andy O’Brien

Age: 29

Hometown: Lincolnville

Address: 233 Main St.

Education: Camden-Rockport High School Class of 1997; Drew University Class of 2001

Family: Single

Occupation: Residential counselor, landscaper

Experience: Six years teaching ESL in Taiwan; two years as a political reporter; worked as a volunteer organizer with migrant workers in Taiwan.

Reason for running: I am running for the State House because I believe we need some new voices with innovative ideas to tackle the health care, employment and energy crises. When I am elected, I pledge to make investment in renewable energy and reform to our broken health care system my top priorities.