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Alan Casavant
| Alan Casavant | ||
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| Maine House of Representatives District 137 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2006 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 5, 2012 | ||
| Years in position | 7 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $13,852/year (first regular session) $9,661/year/year (second regular session) | |
| Per diem | $38/day, plus $32/day for meals | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2006 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 4 terms (8 years) | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Maine at Orono | |
| Master's | University of Southern Maine, 2004 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 07/26/1952 | |
| Place of birth | Biddeford, ME | |
| Profession | High school teacher | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Casavant is a Social Science Teacher at Biddeford High School. He served on the Biddeford City Council from 1976-1992.
Casavant is a member of Friends of University of New England.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Casavant served on the following committees:
| Maine Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Criminal Justice and Public Safety | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Casavant served on the following committees:
| Maine Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • State and Local Government | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Casavant served on the following committees:
| Maine Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education and Cultural Affairs | ||||
Elections
2012
Casavant won re-election in the 2012 election for Maine House of Representatives District 137. Casavant defeated Senate incumbent Nancy Sullivan in the June 12 Democratic primary and defeated William Guay (R) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| Maine House of Representatives, District 137, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Alan Casavant Incumbent |
50.1% | 2,574 | |
| Republican | William Guay | 49.9% | 2,559 | |
| Total Votes | 5,133 | |||
| Maine House of Representatives, District 137 Democratic Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Alan Casavant Incumbent |
60.5% | 485 |
| Nancy Sullivan | 39.5% | 316 |
| Total Votes | 801 | |
2010
Casavant's opponent in the November 2 general election was Republican candidate Suzanne Sexton. According to unofficial results, Casavant defeated Sexton in the November 2 general election.[4]
| Maine House of Representatives General Election, District 137 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Alan Casavant (D)
|
2,527 | 59% | ||
| Suzanne Sexton (R) | 1,627 | 38% [5] | ||
2008
On November 04, 2008, Alan Casavant ran unopposed for District 137 of the Maine House of Representatives. [6]
Alan Casavant raised $1,432 for his campaign.[7]
| Maine House of Representatives, District 137 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Alan Casavant (D)
|
4,104 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Casavant received $3,361 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below:[8]
| Maine House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Alan Casavant's campaign in 2010 | |
| Mckee, Diana | $250 |
| Biddeford Redemption Center | $250 |
| Maine Credit Union League | $250 |
| Jds Properties | $250 |
| Marcotte, John | $250 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $3,361 |
2008
In 2008 Alan Casavant collected $1,432 in donations. [9]
His four largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Maine Credit Union League | $250 |
| Business Minded Democrats | $250 |
| Maine State Employees Association Local 1989 | $250 |
| Maine Dental Association | $250 |
Personal
Casavant and has a fiance, Patti.[10]
Recent news
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Alan Casavant News Feed
- After residency bill defeat, Biddeford superintendent must move - KeepMEcurrent.com
- Legislature upholds LePage veto of superintendent residency bill - Press Herald
- House vote sustains LePage veto of rule allowing superintendents to live ... - Bangor Daily News
- Maine House fails to override LePage veto of optional vehicle registration fee ... - Bangor Daily News
- Legislature passes bill to allow local school boards to decide superintendent ... - Bangor Daily News
- Hearing set on bill that would allow lawsuits for fetus deaths - Bangor Daily News
- Hearing set on Scarborough legislator's bill allowing lawsuits for fetus deaths - The Forecaster
- After LePage veto of superintendent residency bill, Augusta schools may change ... - Kennebec Journal
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External links
- Maine House of Representatives - Rep. Alan Casavant
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2004
- Alan Casavant on Facebook
- Alan Casavant on Twitter
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Casavant
- ↑ Maine Secretary of State "2012 Candidate List" Accessed May 14, 2012
- ↑ Maine Secretary of State, Official primary results
- ↑ The Portland Press Herald general election results
- ↑ Official Maine Election Results, 2010
- ↑ Maine House of Representatives official election results for 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on Casavant's 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 Contributions
- ↑ 2008 contributors to Alan Casavant
- ↑ Biography from Project Vote Smart
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