Kathleen Jackson Dillingham is an American politician from Maine. A Republican, Dillingham has been a member of the Maine House of Representatives since her election in 2014. While she was re-elected in November 2018, the Maine Republicans drastically reduced their numbers in the state legislature. She was subsequently chosen as Minority Leader by her colleagues. She represents the towns of Mechanic Falls, Otisfield, and Oxford. She previously served on the MSAD 17 School Board.

Kathleen Dillingham
Minority Leader of the Maine House of Representatives
In office
December 6, 2018 – December 7, 2022
Preceded byKen Fredette
Succeeded byBilly Bob Faulkingham
Member of the Maine House of Representatives
from the 72nd district
In office
December 3, 2014 – December 7, 2022
Preceded byMichael Carey
Succeeded byLarry Dunphy
Personal details
Born (1970-11-25) November 25, 1970 (age 53)
Political partyRepublican
SpouseDana
Children4
EducationCentral Maine Community College
University of Maine, Augusta (BA)

Her father is Euro-American and her mother is Puerto Rican, making her "the first Hispanic Republican Legislative Leader in Maine."[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Rep. Kathleen Dillingham". Maine House GOP. 19 December 2014. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
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Maine House of Representatives
Preceded by Minority Leader of the Maine House of Representatives
2018–2022
Succeeded by