Robert Foley (born 1953) is an American politician from the U.S. State of

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. Foley is a

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State Senator from the 34th Senate District, representing the towns of

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, and part of Berwick. He replaced Ronald Collins, who could not run for another term due to

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Before being elected to the

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, Foley served as a Selectman for

. Foley currently resides there with his wife, Maryanne, and two children. He is still currently a employed in the insurance sector as a

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. Foley served in the

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representing District 7 from 2014 until 2018. While in the House, he served on the Insurance and Financial Affairs Committee. In the Senate, Foley serves on the Environment and Natural Resources Committee and the Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee.

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1953 births Living people People from Wells, Maine Maine city council members University of Southern Maine alumni Republican Party members of the Maine House of Representatives Republican Party Maine state senators {{Maine-politician-stub