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Quick Facts
Personal Details

James R. Handy is a Democratic member of the Maine House of Representatives, representing District 58. He was first elected to the chamber in 2016.

Education

  • BA, Political Science, University of Southern Maine, 1978-1980

Professional Experience

  • BA, Political Science, University of Southern Maine, 1978-1980
  • Interim Executive Director, L/A Arts, 2010-2011
  • Corporate Training Coordinator, Central Maine Community College, 2005-2007
  • Freelance Page Designer/Writer/Copy Editor, Lewiston Sun Journal, 2002-2005
  • Communications Specialist/Training Coordinator, L.L. Bean, 1988-2003

Political Experience

  • BA, Political Science, University of Southern Maine, 1978-1980
  • Interim Executive Director, L/A Arts, 2010-2011
  • Corporate Training Coordinator, Central Maine Community College, 2005-2007
  • Freelance Page Designer/Writer/Copy Editor, Lewiston Sun Journal, 2002-2005
  • Communications Specialist/Training Coordinator, L.L. Bean, 1988-2003
  • Representative, Maine State House of Representatives, District 58, 2016-present
  • Candidate, Maine State House of Representatives, District 58, 2016, 2018, 2020
  • Senator, Maine State Senate, 1992-1994
  • Representative, Maine State House of Representatives, 1983-1992

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Joint Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development, Maine State House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • BA, Political Science, University of Southern Maine, 1978-1980
  • Interim Executive Director, L/A Arts, 2010-2011
  • Corporate Training Coordinator, Central Maine Community College, 2005-2007
  • Freelance Page Designer/Writer/Copy Editor, Lewiston Sun Journal, 2002-2005
  • Communications Specialist/Training Coordinator, L.L. Bean, 1988-2003
  • Representative, Maine State House of Representatives, District 58, 2016-present
  • Candidate, Maine State House of Representatives, District 58, 2016, 2018, 2020
  • Senator, Maine State Senate, 1992-1994
  • Representative, Maine State House of Representatives, 1983-1992
  • Member, Board of Directors, Androscoggin Head Start
  • Member, Board of Directors, Healthy Androscoggin
  • Member, Board of Directors, L/A Arts
  • Member, Board of Directors, Literacy Volunteers-Androscoggin
  • Member, Lewiston School Committee, 1997-2016