Northern Aroostook County

Republican

Daniel Deveau

Age: 50

Hometown: Cyr Plantation

Address: 370 Caribou Road

Education: University of Maine, Orono

Family: Married to Brenda; one daughter

Occupation: Farmer and first assessor of Cyr Plantation (town manager)

Experience: Past president, Aroostook County University of Maine Extension Association; past director, United States Potato Board; past recipient, Maine Young Farmer of the Year; past chairman, USDA Aroostook Farm Service Agency; past president, Van Buren Jaycees; past member, St. Bruno’s Parish Council.

Reason for running: As a lifelong farmer and resident of The County (my family has been in Cyr Plantation since 1860), I know the challenges you face each day. I want to protect local control of schools. Let Mainers keep more of their hard-earned wages and strengthen Maine’s economy. We need a strong voice in Augusta speaking for Aroostook County and all of Maine.

Democrat

Troy Dale Jackson

Age: 40

Hometown: Allagash

Address: 167 Allagash Road

Education: Associate degree in business, University of Maine at Fort Kent

Family: Married to Lana Pelletier; two sons

Occupation: Logger

Experience: Six years as representative for House District 1; current chairman, Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Committee, member of Labor Committee; chairman, Committee to Promote and Expand Harness Racing; chairman, Henderson Brook Bridge Committee; member, Governor’s Task Force for Sustainability of Forest Products.

Reason for running: I am running because I have a desire to work for the people of northern Maine. I love this area and I enjoy working for people by being their conduit in Augusta to solve problems and issues. I am interested in providing affordable health care, better-paying jobs by stimulating the economy with tax reform, and continuing to protect and make better our outdoor hunting and fishing traditions.