A woman who was sworn in Monday as a city council member in Bangor, Maine, served time in prison for manslaughter.

The election of Angela Walker sparked outrage on conservative social media and concern from some Maine Republicans, such as Bobby Charles, a Republican candidate for governor.

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"What is happening in Maine? I will end the crime and nonsense!" Charles said in a social media post Monday.

Walker, who is not a member of a political party, spoke openly during her campaign about how she is a changed person and believes she can bring a unique perspective to city government as someone who has been through addiction recovery and the criminal justice system.

“Councilor Walker was among the top three vote-getters

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