Which western Penobscot County town with a population of only 1,246 in 2010 was home to a republican state senator?
Betty Lou Mitchell Betty Lou Mitchell (born August 14, 1937) is an American politician from Maine. A Republican, Mitchell served in the Maine Senate from 1996 to 2004, representing western Penobscot County, including her residence of Etna. Mitchell earned a diploma from Ellsworth High School in 1955.
Elizabeth Schneider Elizabeth Schneider (born 1962) is an American politician from Maine. Schneider served as a Democratic State Senator from Maine's 32nd District, representing part of Penobscot County, including the population centers of Orono and Lincoln. She was first elected to the Maine State Senate in 2004 after serving from 1996-2004 in the town government of Orono. Unable to run for re-election in 2012 due to term-limits, Schneider was replaced in the State Senate by Democratic State Representative Emily Cain.