Career

Andrews served as a Republican State Senator from Maine"s 1st District, representing part of York County, including her residence in New York She had previously been elected to three consecutive two-year terms in the Maine House of Representatives (1998-2004). She did not seek re-election following her first term in the Senate and was replaced by Peter Bowman (Doctorate-Kittery).

While in the Maine Legislature, Andrews was a vocal opponent of Maine"s tax on gasoline and diesel.

After leaving the Senate, Andrews was elected to the York Board of Selectman. In May 2014, she was elected Chairperson.