Maine state troopers support Richardson for governor

The Maine State Troopers Association endorses firefighter turned labor lawyer, legislative leader and economic development commissioner.

AUGUSTA, Maine – The Maine State Troopers Association has joined the Maine Association of Police and the Plumbers and Pipefitters UA Local 716 in endorsing John Richardson for governor of Maine. The Association gave Richardson its endorsement citing his long service to first responders, both as a firefighter, and as a labor lawyer.

Sergeant Michael T. Edes, President of the Association, said, "John is a great leader. He has the vision, drive and experience to turn Maine around. No one will work harder for the people of Maine."

Richardson acknowledged the support of the troopers, saying, "Because I was a firefighter many years ago, I have the utmost respect for the men and women who serve our citizens as state troopers. They do a very important and dangerous job with professionalism and dignity. I am privileged to have their support." He went on to say, "This is a campaign about the working people of Maine, not about the deep-pockets of special interests. This is why I am running a Clean Elections campaign."

Richardson, a Democrat, is a Clean Elections candidate for Governor of Maine. An attorney, Richardson represented District 63 in the Maine House of Representatives from 1999 to 2006, and served as Speaker of the House. He was most recently Commissioner of the Department of Economic and Community Development. He resides in Brunswick with his wife, Dr. Stephanie Grohs, and their three children.