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Garrett Mason
| Garrett Mason | ||
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| Maine State Senate District 17 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| December 1, 2010-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 3, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 3 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| 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 | ||
| First elected | November 6, 2012 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | Four consecutive terms | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Pensacola Christian College, 2006 | |
| Master's | Southern New Hampshire University | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | June 19, 1985 | |
| Place of birth | Lewiston, ME | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Mason was previously employed by the Portland Sea Dogs, the AA affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. After his time with the Sea Dogs, Garrett joined the Lewiston MAINEiacs, a Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Garrett served as the team's Public Relations director for 2 years, and was then promoted to Director of Administration. In his new role, Garrett oversaw all day to day business operations of the club.
Mason graduated from Pensacola Christian College in 2006 with a Bachelor of Science in Management and Marketing. He has also completed graduate work at Southern New Hampshire University focusing on Business Administration and the Art Institute of Pittsburgh focusing on Graphic Design. Garretrt is also a 2003 graduate of Calvary Christian Academy.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Mason served on the following committees:
| Maine Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Veterans and Legal Affairs | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Mason served on these committees:
| Maine Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Criminal Justice and Public Safety | ||||
| • Education and Cultural Affairs | ||||
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Garrett Mason endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election. [1]
Elections
2012
- See also: Maine State Senate elections, 2012
Mason won re-election in 2012. He ran unopposed in the June 12, 2012 Republican primary and defeated Colleen Quint (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[2]
| Maine State Senate, District 17, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Garrett Mason Incumbent |
50.1% | 9,818 | |
| Democratic | Colleen Quint | 49.9% | 9,790 | |
| Total Votes | 19,608 | |||
2010
- See also: Maine State Senate elections, 2010
Mason defeated Democratic incumbent John Nutting in the November 2 general election.[3]
| Maine State Senate, District 17 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Garrett Mason (R)
|
9,027 | 53% | ||
| John Nutting (D) | 7,153 | 42% | ||
| Blank | 823 | 5% | ||
In the June 8th primary election, Mason defeated Russell Pack by a margin of 1,975-1,432. [4]
| Maine State Senate, District 17 - Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Paul Mason
|
1,975 | 58% | ||
| Russell Pack | 1,432 | 42% | ||
Campaign themes
2010
Mason's campaign website lists several main issues: [5]
- Jobs - Mason will fight to lower taxes, and decrease regulation on many industries in Maine, so that jobs can be created. Mason will also work to overturn a "culture of dependence" on welfare.
- Energy - Mason is firmly opposed to any "cap-and-trade" legislation, and believes that it is nothing but a tax on working people and industry.
- Education - Mason believes that Maine's low performing public school system needs an overhaul. Mason supports charter schools and school vouchers.
- Government - "The more we allow government to encroach on our lives through the disguise of government programs and benefits, the more power they have to control our destiny. Once we lose our ability to control our own destiny, we will lose our liberty."
- Health Care - Mason supports giving Mainers the choice to search for health care in other states, and allowing free market common sense principals to prevail. Mason would work to remove the red tape of government and allow competition.
- Marriage - Mason supports Maine's statute that defines marriage as the union of one man and one woman. "At the same time...I will uphold Maine's current domestic partnership laws that give all medical and legal benefits to Mainers who choose to live together."
- Life - "I believe that life must be protected from the moment of conception until the time of natural death."
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Mason raised $26,943 in contributions. [6]
His largest contributor was the Public Fund, which donated $25,990 to his campaign.
Recent news
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Garrett Mason News Feed
- Maine Senate passes early-voting bill, but more votes needed in House - Press Herald
- Maine Dems give first nod to Medicaid expansion, hospital payback bill - Press Herald
- Maine legislative panel rejects two LePage education ideas - Press Herald
- LePage delivers instant veto after hospital debt, Medicaid bill passes Senate - Bangor Daily News
- Maine Senate approves bill that links Medicaid expansion to hospital debt ... - Bangor Daily News
- Lawmakers advance bill to bolster Clean Election law - Press Herald
- Senate chairman of committee working on hospital debt, liquor contract deal ... - Bangor Daily News
- Stage Set for Major Battle over Medicaid Expansion in Maine - MPBN News
- Democrats split on bill to erase debt to hospitals - Press Herald
- Panel doesn't tackle the use of Maine liquor revenues - Morning Sentinel
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External links
- Official campaign website
- Senate website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010
- Garrett Paul Mason for State Senate
References
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Support of Additional Maine Elected Officials and Leaders," February 6, 2012
- ↑ Maine Secretary of State "Primary Candidate List," June 12, 2012
- ↑ Maine Official Election Results
- ↑ Results for the June 8, 2010 primary in Maine
- ↑ Garrett Mason for State Senate
- ↑ 2010 contributions
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by John Nutting (D) |
Maine State Senate District 17 2010–present |
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