Officials
Biography
Grayson B. Lookner is a Democratic state representative for Maine House District 113, serving Portland in Cumberland County since his election in November 2020. Currently in his third term, he works as a community organizer focused on economic and environmental justice, with prior experience as an EMT, wilderness guide, behavioral health professional, and consultant for political parties in Sweden and the United Kingdom. He serves on the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee and the Joint Select Committee on Housing, and is a member of Democratic Socialists of America. An avid outdoors enthusiast and registered Maine Sea Kayaking Guide, he has advocated for democratic reforms to reduce big money in politics.
Education and Political Experience
- Education: University of Southern Maine.
- Political Experience: Elected to the Maine House in 2020 ; serves on committees addressing criminal justice, public safety, housing, and related issues like the Maine Criminal Code and law enforcement. Notable achievements include introducing bills to regulate facial surveillance technology by authorities and to close Long Creek Youth Development Center . Affiliated with the Board of Trustees, Stroudwater Neighborhood Association.
Committees
2 assignmentsAt a glance
- Office
- State Assembly
- District
- House District 113
- Mailing
- Room 333, House Democratic Office 2 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333