Two term Speaker of the Maine House of Representatives and Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate from Maine, Sara Gideon today remains dedicated to improving access to education, healthcare and economic opportunity by continuing her work to lift families out of poverty. Gideon spent her years in public service working with both Democratic and Republican Governors and during times of divided government. Her legislative focus included bringing people together to reduce healthcare costs, expanding access to reproductive healthcare, improving education and training for families living in poverty, and tackling the opioid crisis. She lives in Freeport, Maine with her husband Ben and their three children.