Lois Snowe-Mello Politician
Lois Anita Snowe-Mello (born February 27, 1948) is an American politician from Maine. Snowe-Mello is a Republican former State Senator from Maine's 15th District, representing her residence in Poland as well as Auburn, Minot and New Gloucester. She graduated from the County College of Hair Design in 1972 as well as studying at the County College of Morris (1976 to 1978) and Arizona State University (1980). She served in the Maine House of Representatives for eight years.From 2010 to 2012, Snowe-Mello was appointed chair of the Engrossed Bills and Marine Resources committees.Snowe-Mello was twice targeted for re-election by the Maine People's Alliance for her conservative stances. In 2008, she lost in 2008 to Deborah Simpson by 104 votes after the MPA actively campaigned against Snowe-Mello. In 2012, MPA again prioritized her campaign and supported the eventual winner, John Cleveland.