W. Tom Sawyer, Jr. (born March 17, 1949) is an American politician and businessperson from Maine. A Republican, Sawyer represented Bangor, Maine in the Maine Senate from 2000 to 2004, when he was defeated for re-election by Democrat Joe Perry.

He served on the Bangor City Council from 1986 to 1993, including a year (1989) as the ceremonial mayor.

Tom Sawyer (Maine politician)

While campaigning for the State Senate in 2002, Sawyer said his top priorities were "the economy, the environment and education", including lower taxes for businesses.

Tom Sawyer (Maine politician)

A businessperson, Sawyer has been an investor and partner in a number of ventures, including Bangor Historic Raceway, Turtle Head Marina, and Southwest Harbor Boat Marina.

Tom Sawyer (Maine politician)

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1949 births

Living people

Republican Party Maine state senators

Businesspeople from Maine

University of Denver alumni

University of Maine alumni

Mayors of Bangor, Maine

Bangor City Council members

21st-century American politicians