| − | Paul LePage is the current [[Republican]] governor of [[Maine]]. He was first elected in 2010. | + | Paul LePage is the current [[Republican]] governor of [[Maine]]. He was first elected in 2010. He is well known for his attempts to reduce union influence in Maine's public sector, which comprises part of his efforts to close a massive budget shortfall. <ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011/03/24/mural-labor-history-sparks-new-clash-gop-unions/ LePage Clashes with Unions - Fox News]</ref> |