Jeff Timberlake is a Republican state senator representing District 17 in the Maine State Senate, covering towns in Androscoggin County and Kennebec County . A lifelong resident of Turner, he co-owns Ricker Hill Orchards and family businesses including Northland Holder Incorporated and Northland TrueValue. Married to Joline with one child, he served 37 years as a firefighter in Turner, chaired the Turner Planning Board for 16 years, and was vice chair of the Board of Selectmen for two years. He is a Freemason/Shriner and member of the Turner Ridge Riders Snowmobile Club. Notable leadership includes Minority Leader and Assistant Minority Leader in the Senate.

Education

Graduated from Leavitt Area High School. Earned an associate degree in Business Management from Central Maine Community College, with studies in Automotive Technology and Diesel Mechanics.

Political Experience

• Maine State Senate, District 17 : Serves on Veterans and Legal Affairs, Government Oversight, and Senatorial Vote committees.
• Maine House of Representatives, District 75 : Served on Appropriations and Financial Affairs, Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, and Maine Economic Development committees.
• Elected to legislature in 2010; won re-election in 2024 against Democrat Thomas Watson.