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Paul Richard LePage (born January 9, 1948) is an American Republican politician who served as the 73rd and 75th Governor of Maine, holding office from 2011 to 2019 and again from 2023 to 2025. During his tenure, he was known for efforts to reduce government spending, overhaul Maine's welfare system, and for making controversial public statements.