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David Hastings
| David Hastings | ||
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| Maine State Senate District 13 | ||
| Former Member | ||
| In office | ||
| 2004-2012 | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2004 | |
| Term limits | Four consecutive terms | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Bowdoin College | |
| J.D. | Temple University School of Law | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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In addition to being a Senator, Hastings is a licensed Attorney. He has worked at his general practice, Hastings Law Office, for over 29 years.
Hastings is a graduate of Fryeburg Academy and Bowdoin College. He earned his Juris Doctor from Temple University School of Law.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hastings served on these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Hastings served on these committees:
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
David Hastings endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election. [1]
Elections
2012
- See also: Maine State Senate elections, 2012
Hastings did not run for re-election in 2012.
2010
- See also: Maine State Senate elections, 2010
Hastings won re-election to the 13th District Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. Laura Ordway ran for the seat on the Democratic ticket. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[2]
| Maine State Senate, District 13 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 David Hastings (R)
|
9,854 | 54% | ||
| Laura Ordway (D) | 7,554 | 41% | ||
| Blank | 846 | 5% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Hastings ran for District 13 of the Maine State Senate, beating Lisa Villa. [3]
Hastings raised $22,580 for his campaign.[4]
| Maine State Senate, District 13 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| David Hastings (R)
|
11,782 | |||
| Lisa Villa (D) | 9,342 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, David Hastings collected $22,037 in donations. [5]
His largest contributors in 2010 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Public Fund | $20,637 |
| Private Individuals | $1,400 |
2008
In 2008 David Hastings collected $22,580 in donations. [6]
His largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Public Fund | $21,005 |
| Private Individuals | $1,575 |
Recent news
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David Hastings News Feed
- Wind farms get pass on eagle deaths - Press Herald
- Minnesota House gay marriage showdown is Thursday - Pioneer Press
- Historic House vote approves same-sex marriage legislation - Princeton Union Eagle
- Congress won't let Federal Helium Program run out of gas - Bangor Daily News
- Rep. Cartwright Introduces Bill to Require Foreign Manufacturers of Imported ... - Targeted News Service (subscription)
- Rep. Johnson Introduces Bill to Amend U.S. Code Provision Regarding Arbitration - Targeted News Service (subscription)
- Rep. Polis Introduces Bill to End Gender Discrimination in Public Schools - Targeted News Service (subscription)
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Personal
David is married to Carol Hastings. They have four children and resides in Fryeburg, Maine.
External links
- Official Maine State Senate website
- Maine Senate Republicans profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
- State Surge profile - legislative and voting track record
References
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Support of Additional Maine Elected Officials and Leaders," February 6, 2012
- ↑ Maine Official Election Results
- ↑ Maine State Senate official election results for 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on Hastings's 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ 2010 contributors to David Hastings
- ↑ 2008 contributors to David Hastings
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Maine Senate District 13 2004–2012 |
Succeeded by James Hamper (R) |
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