Party affiliation:

Democrat

Social media accounts:
Facebook: @AdamRLeeForAuburn; Website: arlee4mehouse.com

Occupation:
Attorney

Education:
J.D. Vermont Law School, cum laude; B.A. in History from University of Texas at Austin

Community Organizations:
Auburn PAL Center volunteer; long-term Big Brothers Big Sisters mentor; L/A Metro Chamber Economic Growth Committee board member (former chair); University of Southern Maine Board of Visitors board member; member of Auburn’s Regulatory Advisory Board; former chair of L/A Triple Crown 5K committee; and former debate coach for Edward Little High School.

Personal information (hobbies, etc.):
Legal advocate by profession and a community advocate by passion. My campaign is not framed by partisan talking points or symbolic political performances. Instead, it is grounded in the simple act and proven track record of service to others — As a civil litigation attorney, as a community volunteer, as a friend, and as a husband.

Family status:
Married to Heidi McCarthy

Years in the Legislature:

None

Committee assignments (if elected):
Judiciary Committee, Government Oversight Committee.

Q&A

Define what “success” would look like if you are elected to serve your district.
I’m running to be an advocate for the people of this district and to ensure that their voices are heard, valued and respected in Augusta. That means our success will be measured by the people feeling understood, cared for, and well represented.

To achieve success, my job is to shift the conversation in Augusta away from petty partisanship and politics as usual toward a focus on the needs to the actual people we serve. I’m prepared to do that job.

Characterize your view on public access to governmental business.
Governmental business is the people’s business. Maine’s Freedom of Access Act is an invaluable tool for holding government entities accountable and ensuring government transparency. As an attorney I’ve litigated cases against government agencies utilizing this tool. As a legislator, I will work on a bi-partisan basis to sharpen it.