10 Facts About Beth Edmonds

Beth Edmonds became the president of the Maine Senate after winning re-election in 2004.

Since moving to Maine, Beth Edmonds has been actively involved in the National Organization for Women and worked as an activist on the Equal Rights Amendment.

Beth Edmonds has worked at the Freeport Community Library since 1982, and became director of the library in 2005.

Beth Edmonds was a member of the state senate from winning her seat in 2000 until she was term-limited out following the 2009 election.

In 2000,2002,2004, and 2006, Beth Edmonds won elections to the state senate.

In December 2003, Beth Edmonds became president of the Maine State Senate, making her first in the line of succession for the governorship.

Beth Edmonds is only the second female senate president in Maine history and the first to serve a second term as president.

Beth Edmonds has supported eco-friendly measures such as the electronic waste recycling initiative.

Beth Edmonds helped to establish the Baxter School for the Deaf Compensation Fund.

Beth Edmonds was equally instrumental in support for people using medical marijuana, legally.