Carolyn Dykema
| Carolyn Dykema | ||
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| Massachusetts House of Representatives Eighth Middlesex | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 7, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $61,133/year | |
| Per diem | $10 - $100/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2008 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Wellesley College | |
| Master's | Indiana University, 1994 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 12/26/1967 | |
| Place of birth | Charlottesville, VA | |
| Profession | Business Development/Marketing Manager, Norfolk Ram Group LLC | |
| Religion | Episcopal | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Dykema is a Business Development/Marketing Manager with the Norfolk Ram Group Limited Liability Corporation. She has previously worked as a Marketing Consultant for Pamet River Incorporated, and Marketing and Product Development Manager for Fidelity Investments.
Dykema is a Steering Committee Member of the Suasco Watershed Community Council.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Dykema served on the following committees:
| Massachusetts Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Ways and Means | ||||
| • Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture Joint | ||||
| • Public Health Joint | ||||
| • Veterans and Federal Affairs Joint | ||||
| • Ways and Means Joint | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Dykema served on the following committees:
| Massachusetts Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture Joint | ||||
| • Health Care Financing Joint | ||||
| • Public Health Joint | ||||
| • Veterans and Federal Affairs Joint | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Dykema served on the following committees:
| Massachusetts Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture Joint | ||||
| • Community Development and Small Business Joint | ||||
| • Veterans and Federal Affairs Joint | ||||
Elections
2012
Dykema won re-election in the 2012 election for Massachusetts House of Representatives Eighth Middlesex District. Dykema was unopposed in the September 6 Democratic primary and defeated Martin Lamb (R) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2]
| Massachusetts House of Representatives, Eigth Middlesex District, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Carolyn Dykema Incumbent |
61.4% | 14,141 | |
| Republican | Martin Lamb | 38.6% | 8,903 | |
| Total Votes | 23,044 | |||
2010
Dykema won re-election to the Eighth Middlesex Seat in 2010. She had no primary opposition. She defeated Jonathan Loya (I) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[3]
| Massachusetts House of Representatives General Election, Eighth Middlesex District (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Carolyn Dykema (D)
|
11,925 | |||
| Jonathan Loya (I) | 4,085 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Dykema won re-election for the Massachusetts House of Representatives election for the Eighth Middlesex district. [4] In this election she raised $50,642-; of that total $47,592- (94%) was from in state contributions and $3,050- (6.0%) was from out of state contributions. [5]
| Massachusetts House of Representatives - Eighth Middlesex district | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Carolyn Dykema (D)
|
11,680 | |||
| Dan Haley (R) | 10,685 | |||
| All Others | 17 | |||
| Blanks | 1,483 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Dykema received $21,500 in campaign donations. The largest donors are listed below.[6]
| Massachusetts House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Carolyn Dykema's campaign in 2010 | |
| Dykema, Carolyn C | $2,744 |
| Coyne, Mary | $1,000 |
| Lee, Barbara F | $1,000 |
| Roney, Kelly | $700 |
| Perry Jr, Finley H | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $21,500 |
2008
Dykema raised $50,642 in the 2008 election cycle.
Her major contributors are listed below. [7]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts Democratic Party | $10,200 |
| Carolyn C. Dykema | $5,000 |
| Judson Decew Jr. | $1,000 |
| 17 different donors | $500 |
Personal
Dykema and her husband William have three children.[8]
Recent news
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Carolyn Dykema News Feed
- Dykema questions Milford casino application - Boston.com
- House, Holliston rep reject work-exemption limit - Wicked Local- Holliston
- Press release round-up: News from the State House - My Southborough - mysouthborough
- Two Republican Candidates for Senate Meet Local Voters - Patch.com
- Democrats deflect tax cut proposals - Wicked Local- Holliston
- ROLL CALL: Local legislators back transportation plans - Wicked Local
- Mass Commission on the Status of Women announces 83 Unsung Heroines of ... - MetroWest Daily News
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External links
- Official campaign website
- Massachusetts House of Representatives - Rep. Carolyn Dykema
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2008
- Carolyn Dykema on Facebook
- Carolyn Dykema on Twitter
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Dykema
- ↑ 2012 State Primary Candidate List "Massachusetts Secretary of State," Accessed June 27, 2012
- ↑ Official Massachusetts Election Results, 2010
- ↑ Return of Votes for Massachusetts State Election November 4, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 Donors
- ↑ Massachusetts House donor numbers
- ↑ Biography from Project Vote Smart
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