Henry Ingwersen announces run for Senate District 32

BIDDEFORD — On Friday, former Representative Henry Ingwersen announced his candidacy for Maine State Senate District 32.

“It is a great privilege to be running to be the next State Senator to represent this diverse and vibrant district,” said Ingwersen. “We are lucky to live in such an exciting part of the state, both urban and rural, and while each community is unique, we all face many of the same challenges: accessing affordable pre-kindergarten through college education, being able to afford quality health care and prescription drugs, and confronting the realities of our changing environment. I’m running for the Senate because I know what it takes to prioritize our working families, health care workers, and businesses during this challenging period in Maine’s history. As I have done previously in the Maine Legislature, I pledge to listen closely to each of you and work hard to solve these unique and common challenges.”

“As a former public school teacher and State Representative, Henry has fought hard to deliver for our students, teachers, and working families,” said Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash. “In the Legislature, Henry championed policies to increase funding for education, raise teacher salaries, and lower property taxes for working families. Henry’s passion for serving and dedication to his community is second to none and make him an excellent candidate for State Senate."

"Biddeford and surrounding communities need Henry Ingwersen in the State Senate. He will fight for good-paying jobs, property tax relief, and funding our schools," said Speaker Ryan Fecteau, D-Biddeford. "I served with him in the House of Representatives. Henry is a tireless advocate for his constituents. He is approachable. And he is honest. Henry is the kind of leader that our city deserves."

Henry Ingwersen is a former state lawmaker from Arundel and represented Arundel, Dayton, and part of Lyman in the Maine House of Representatives. Ingwersen is a retired public school teacher and is currently a beekeeper with his wife, Christine, on his farm in Arundel. He has three daughters and ten grandchildren. As a Legislator, Henry championed policies to support public schools, lower property taxes for middle-class families, and keep our environment clean.