James Boyle (Maine politician)
Jim Boyle | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Maine House of Representatives | |
| In office December 7, 2022 – December 4, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Bruce A. White |
| Succeeded by | Eleanor Sato |
| Constituency | 109th district |
| In office January 18, 2022 – December 7, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Kyle Bailey |
| Succeeded by | Gary Drinkwater |
| Constituency | 27th district |
| Member of the Maine Senate from the 6th district | |
| In office December 5, 2012 – December 3, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Phil Bartlett |
| Succeeded by | Amy Volk |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 19, 1958 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | University of Maine (BS) |
| Profession | Businessperson, politician |
James Allen Boyle (born August 19, 1958) is an American businessperson and politician from Maine. Boyle served as a Democratic State Senator from Maine's 6th District, representing Scarborough, Westbrook and his residence of Gorham from 2012 to 2014. Boyle was a candidate in the January 2022 special election for Maine House District 27,[1] which he won.[2] He ran for Governor of Maine in the 2018 election but dropped out before the Democratic primary.[3] He owns Boyle Associates Environmental Consultants and Avant Dance & Event Center.[4]
Boyle, who ran as a privately funded candidate, defeated State Representative Tim Driscoll in the Democratic Primary for the District 6 Senate seat. The seat had been held by Phil Bartlett, who was unable to run for re-election due to term limits. In the general election, he beat Ruth Summers, wife of Maine Secretary of State Charlie Summers.[5]
In 2014, Representative Amy Volk (R-Scarborough) defeated Boyle by a margin of approximately 900 votes in the November 2014 general election. The Volk-Boyle race was one of the state's most watched contests. Over $330,000 was spent by outside groups in the race. Boyle lost despite approximately two-thirds of the outside spending seeking to benefit Boyle.[6]
He returned to the state legislature in 2022, via a special election to the Maine House of Representatives following the resignation of Kyle Bailey.[2] He was elected to a full term in the regular election that year, but did not run for another term in 2024.[7] He was succeeded by fellow Democrat Eleanor Sato.[8]
He earned a B.S. in forest management from the University of Maine in 1981.[4]
References
- ^ Gorham Times Staff. "Kyle Bailey Resigns, Jim Boyle Announces Candidacy - the Gorham Times". Gorham Times. Gorham Times. Retrieved December 13, 2021.
- ^ a b "Democrat Jim Boyle wins special election for Maine House seat representing Gorham, Scarborough". Maine Public. January 12, 2022. Retrieved June 11, 2025.
- ^ Cousins, Christopher (July 19, 2017). "Former state senator becomes sixth candidate in 2018 Democratic primary for governor". Bangor Daily News. Retrieved July 19, 2017.
- ^ a b "Senator James Boyle Biography - Project Vote Smart". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved January 21, 2013.
- ^ Harry, David (November 6, 2012). "Boyle loses in Scarborough, buts wins Maine Senate District 6". The Forecaster. Retrieved January 21, 2013.
- ^ Hall, William (November 7, 2014). "Republican Volk to move from House to Senate in battleground southern Maine district". The Forecaster. Bangor Daily News. Retrieved November 22, 2014.
- ^ Hilton, AnnMarie (May 17, 2024). "A look at the races and who is running in the upcoming June 11 legislative primaries • Maine Morning Star". Maine Morning Star. Retrieved June 11, 2025.
- ^ "Gorham school budget passes by 4 votes; Sato wins House nomination". Press Herald. June 12, 2024. Retrieved June 11, 2025.