Joshua Tardy
| Joshua Tardy | |
|---|---|
| Minority Leader of the Maine House of Representatives | |
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In office December 2006 – December 2010 | |
| Preceded by | David Bowles (R) |
| Succeeded by | Emily Cain (D) |
| Member of the Maine House of Representatives from the 25th district | |
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In office December 2002 – December 2010 | |
| Succeeded by | Kenneth Fredette (R) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Palmyra, Maine |
| Political party | Republican Party |
| Residence | Newport, Maine |
| Alma mater | University of Maine, University of Maine School of Law |
| Profession | Attorney |
Joshua 'Josh' Abraham Tardy is an American politician and attorney from Maine. A Republican, Tardy served in the Maine House of Representatives from District 25 from 2002 to 2010, including two terms (four years) as Minority Leader (2006-2010). He also served as Assistant Minority Leader from 2004 to 2006.[1] He was unable to seek re-election due to term-limits.[2]
During the spring of 2013, it was rumored that Tardy had begun assembling a campaign team in order to run for Maine's 2nd congressional district.[3][4] However, Tardy did not run for Congress in 2014.
Personal
Tardy was born in Palmyra, Maine and a resident of Newport, Maine.[5] He graduated from the University of Maine (B.A., 1990) and the University of Maine School of Law (J.D., 1993). He serves on the Maine Central Institute Board of Trustees, President of the Nokomis Alumni Association and a member of Maine State Bar Association.[2]
References
- ↑ "Maine House of Representatives: Joshua A. Tardy". Retrieved 14 June 2013.
- 1 2 "Joshua Tardy Biography - Project Vote Smart". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 14 June 2013.
- ↑ Strimling, Ethan (June 13, 2013). "Michaud is running. Democrats have life!". Bangor Daily News. Retrieved 13 June 2013.
- ↑ Metzler, Rebekah (April 30, 2013). "Tardy an early favorite with GOP to replace Michaud". Bangor Daily News. Retrieved 14 June 2013.
- ↑ "Josh Tardy". Retrieved 14 June 2013.