Poppy Arford is a Democratic State Representative for House District 101 in Maine, representing parts of Brunswick in Cumberland County. Elected in November 2020, she has served three terms as of her third term, initially in the 49th district before redistricting to the 101st in 2022. A health care advocate from Brunswick, she works in public service and is married. Her affiliations include the Rotary Club of Brunswick, Hanley Health Leadership Development Alumni, Outdoor Pursuits, and Brunswick United for a Safe Environment. Notable positions include membership on the Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee, addressing issues like banking, insurance, consumer credit, and health data. She supports environmental efforts in climate change and environmental justice.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Earned a BASW from the University of Southern Maine in 1991.
• Professional Experience: Worked as an Outward Bound instructor leading wilderness expeditions with adjudicated youth; served as a Registered Substance Abuse Counselor; directed ShareCenter, providing reusable resources to educators; acted as a patient advocate and healthcare consumer representative, including six years on the Maine Health Data Organization board, focusing on healthcare quality and price transparency.
• Political Experience: First elected to the Maine House in December 2020; re-elected in 2022 and 2024; serves on the House Majority Office and engages in community initiatives, such as welcoming students to the State House.