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Debra Plowman
| Debra Plowman | ||
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| Maine State Senate District 33 | ||
| Former Member | ||
| In office | ||
| 2004-2012 | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2004 | |
| Term limits | Four consecutive terms | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Maine State House of Representatives, District 114 | ||
| 1992-2000 | ||
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Owner, PDQ Door Company | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Biography
Plowman attended the University of Southern Maine, graduating with a Political Science degree.
Career
- 2004-Present: Maine State Senate
- State Senate Assistant Majority Leader
- 1992-2000: Maine House of Representatives
In addition to her position as senator, Plowman helps run PDQ Door, her family business.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Plowman served on these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Plowman served on these committees:
Elections
2012
Plowman is not running for re-election to the State Senate in 2012. Instead, she ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. Senate, representing Maine. Plowman was seeking the nomination on the Republican ticket.[2] She faced Scott D'Amboise, Richard Bennett, Charles Summers, Bruce Poliquin, and William Schneider in the June 12 Republican primary. Plow was defeated by Charles Summers in the Republican primary.[1] The Democratic primary was between Benjamin Pollard, Matthew Dunlap, Cynthia Dill, and Jon Hinck. Cynthia Dill won the Democratic nomination and will face Summers in the general election, along with third party candidates Andrew Ian Dodge, Aaron Marston, and Angus King.[1]
2010
- See also: Maine State Senate elections, 2010
Plowman won re-election to the 33rd District Seat in 2010. She had no primary opposition. Sherman Leighton ran for the seat on the Democratic ticket. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[3]
| Maine State Senate, District 33 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Debra Plowman (R)
|
11,360 | 66% | ||
| Sherman Leighton (D) | 5,116 | 30% | ||
| Blank | 777 | 5% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Plowman ran for District 33 of the Maine State Senate, beating Wanda Beland. [4]
Plowman raised $16,645 for her campaign.[5]
| Maine State Senate, District 33 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Debra Plowman (R)
|
13,795 | |||
| Wanda Beland (D) | 7,109 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Debra Plowman collected $15,957 in donations. [6]
Her four largest contributors in 2010 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Maine Association of Realtors | $600 |
| Maine Distributors | $600 |
| Pine State Trading Co | $600 |
| Plum Creek Timber | $350 |
2008
In 2008 Debra Plowman collected $16,645 in donations. [7]
Her four largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| National rifle Association | $500 |
| Maine Senate Republican Victory Fund | $500 |
| Associated General Contractors of Maine | $500 |
| Maine Bankers Association | $500 |
Recent news
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Debra Plowman News Feed
- State House Bureau - Morning Sentinel
- Eye on Augusta; Abortion Bills, Hospital Transparency and the Return of Tax ... - Freepress Online
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Personal
Debra is married to David Plowman. They have three children and reside in Hampden, Maine.
External links
- Senator Plowman's campaign website
- Official Maine State Senate website
- Maine Senate Republicans profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Debra Plowman on Facebook
- Debra Plowman on Twitter
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 1998, 1996
- State Surge profile - legislative and voting track record
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Associated Press "Election Results" Accessed June 12, 2012
- ↑ Maine Secretary of State "Candidate List Primary 2012" Accessed March 13, 2012
- ↑ Maine Official Election Results
- ↑ Maine State Senate official election results for 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on Plowman's 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ 2010 contributors to Debra Plowman
- ↑ 2008 contributors to Debra Plowman
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Maine Senate District 33 2004–2012 |
Succeeded by Andre Cushing (R) |
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- 2012 challenger
- U.S. Senate candidate, 2012
- 2012 primary (defeated)
- State Senate running for U.S. Senate, 2012
- Former member, Maine State Senate
- Republican Party
- Maine
- 2010 candidate
- 2010 incumbent
- State Senate candidate, 2010
- 2010 winner
- Senator termed out, 2012
- State Senate incumbent retired, 2012
- State senators first elected in 2004
