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Lois Reckitt

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Won the General, 2022 Maine State Representative District 122

Maine State House, District 31 (2016 - Present)

Quick Facts
  • Full Name:
    Lois Galgay Reckitt
  • Gender:
    Female
  • Birth Date:
    12/31/1944
  • Birth Place:
    Watertown, MA
  • Home City:
    South Portland, ME
  • Family:
    Spouse: Lyn; 2 Stepchildren
Personal Details

Lois Galgay Reckitt is a Democratic member of the Maine House of Representatives, representing District 31. Reckitt was first elected to the chamber in 2016.

Education

  • Certified, Notary Public, State of Maine
  • MA, Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography, Boston University, 1966-1968
  • BA, Biology, Brandeis University, 1962-1966

Professional Experience

  • Certified, Notary Public, State of Maine
  • MA, Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography, Boston University, 1966-1968
  • BA, Biology, Brandeis University, 1962-1966
  • Executive Director, Family Crisis Services, 1979-2015
  • Deputy Director, Human Rights Campaign, 1987-1988
  • Executive Vice President, National Organization for Women, 1984-1987

Political Experience

  • Certified, Notary Public, State of Maine
  • MA, Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography, Boston University, 1966-1968
  • BA, Biology, Brandeis University, 1962-1966
  • Executive Director, Family Crisis Services, 1979-2015
  • Deputy Director, Human Rights Campaign, 1987-1988
  • Executive Vice President, National Organization for Women, 1984-1987
  • Representative, Maine State House of Representatives, District 31, 2016-present
  • Candidate, Maine State House of Representatives, District 31, 2016, 2018, 2020

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Member, Judiciary

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • Certified, Notary Public, State of Maine
  • MA, Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography, Boston University, 1966-1968
  • BA, Biology, Brandeis University, 1962-1966
  • Executive Director, Family Crisis Services, 1979-2015
  • Deputy Director, Human Rights Campaign, 1987-1988
  • Executive Vice President, National Organization for Women, 1984-1987
  • Representative, Maine State House of Representatives, District 31, 2016-present
  • Candidate, Maine State House of Representatives, District 31, 2016, 2018, 2020
  • Team Member, Harrington Family Health Center, 2014-present
  • Member, Deborah Morton Society - University of New England, 2013-present
  • Member, Maine Citizens Against Handgun Violence Board, 2000-present
  • Founder, Maine Women's Lobby, 1978-present
  • Member, Maine Irish Heritage Center Board of Directors
  • Former Chair, South Portland Democratic Party
  • Participant, EMERGE Maine, 2014-2015
  • Member/President, National Board of Directors, National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), 2005-2014
  • Co-Founder/National Board Member, Human Rights Campaign, 1980-1987

Other Info

— Awards:

  • Maine Women's Hall of Fame - recognized in 1997

    John W. Ballou Distinguished Service Award - recognized in 2005 for Leadership in Domestic Violence advocacy

    Advocate for Justice Award - recognized in 2001

    Outstanding Contribution to Law Enforcement - recognized in 1996

    Inductee, Deborah Morton Society, University of New England- recognized in 2013

    Friend of Women's Studies First Annual Awardee, USM Women's Studies Council, University of Southern Maine- recognized in 2005

    Buzz Fitzgerald Award for Public Service, Maine Citizens Against Handgun Violence- recognized in 2004

    VOICES for change National Award, Charming Shoppes, Inc.- recognized in 2004

    Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence, Community Leadership Award, Blaine house- recognized in 2004

    Advocate for Justice Award, Maine Judicial Branch- recognized in 2001

    F.E. Pentlage Award, Maine Lesbian and Gay Political Alliance 200 Leadership award, Equity Institute of Maine- recognized in 1999

    Community Impact Award, Preble Street Resource Center- recognized in 1999

    Outstanding Contribution to Law Enforcement; Maine Chiefs of Police Association- recognized in 1996

    Progress Award; Maine Commission for Women- recognized in 1991

Date of Wedding Anniversary:

May 19

  • 5 Grandchildren

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