A Republican, Maker has served in local government, including the Calais Town Council and School Board as well as in the Maine House of Representatives (District 31) from 2010 until 2016.
She attended both the University of Maine at Machias and Washington County Community College.
She also served on the board and as chair of the Finance Authority of Maine.
She defeated Calais City Councilor Billy Howard, who was endorsed by Governor Paul LePage.
Maker defeated Democrat Rock Alley in the November general election,[3] and took office in December.