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Chris Johnson
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| Chris Johnson | ||
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| Maine State Senate District 20 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| February 14, 2012-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 3, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 1 | |
| 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 | February 14, 2012 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | Four consecutive terms | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Johnson served on the following committees:
| Maine Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education and Cultural Affairs | ||||
| • Marine Resources, Chair | ||||
Elections
2012
General election
- See also: Maine State Senate elections, 2012
Johnson won re-election in 2012. He ran unopposed in the June 12, 2012 Democratic primary, and defeated Leslie Fossel (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[3][4]
| Maine State Senate, District 20, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Chris Johnson Incumbent |
50.4% | 10,943 | |
| Republican | Leslie Fossel | 49.6% | 10,772 | |
| Total Votes | 21,715 | |||
Special election
Johnson defeated Rep. Dana Dow (R) in the special election on February 14, 2012. Johnson garnered 54% of the vote. The election of Johnson was seen as a significant upset.[5]
| Maine State Senate, District 20, Special Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Chris Johnson |
53.7% | 3,369 | |
| Republican | Dana Dow | 46.3% | 2,902 | |
| Total Votes | 6,271 | |||
2010
- See also: Maine State Senate elections, 2010
Johnson was defeated by Republican incumbent David Trahan in the November 2 general election.[6]
In the June 8th primary election, Johnson ran unopposed. [7]
| Maine State Senate, District 20 - Democratic Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Christopher Johnson
|
2,925 | 100% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
Personal
Johnson and his wife Valerie have two children.[8]
Recent news
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Chris Johnson News Feed
- Maine educators object to evaluation emphasis - Press Herald
- Jimmy Carter Comes Out Against Marijuana Legalization, Wants To 'Discourage ... - Huffington Post
- Maine panel: 911 confidentiality bill shouldn't pass - Press Herald
- Democrats push bill to stall virtual charter schools in Maine - Bangor Daily News
- Maine lobster marketing bill supported by legislative committee - Cape Breton Post
- LePage proposal: Struggling schools would lose students to school choice - Bangor Daily News
- Does Obama Still Have Enough Political 'Juice' to Wrangle Congress? - PBS NewsHour (blog)
- 1 year later: A look back at Obama's support for marriage - Washington Blade
- Alaska Poised To Become Marijuana Legalization Battleground - Huffington Post
- Police looking for man in armed bank robbery - Press Herald
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External links
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Chris Johnson on Facebook
References
- ↑ Kennebec Journal, "Senate District 20 upset stirs debate," February 15, 2011
- ↑ Knox Village Soup, "Johnson sworn in by as new state Senator," February 22, 2012
- ↑ Maine Secretary of State "Primary Candidate List," June 12, 2012
- ↑ C-SPAN, "AP Election Results - Maine Summary Vote Totals," retrieved June 12, 2012
- ↑ Kennebec Journal, "Senate District 20 upset stirs debate," February 15, 2011
- ↑ Maine Official Election Results
- ↑ Results for the June 8, 2010 primary in Maine
- ↑ Biography from Project Vote Smart
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by David Trahan (R) |
Maine Senate District 20 2012–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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