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Gary Plummer
| Gary Plummer | ||
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| Maine State Senate District 12 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| December 5, 2012 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 3, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 1 | |
| 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 | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2004 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 4 terms (8 years) | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Maine House of Representatives District 111 | ||
| 2004-2012 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Gorham State College | |
| Master's | University of Maine, 1973 | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Teacher (retired) | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Contents |
Plummer is a retired teacher.
He has served as a Commissioner in Cumberland County and a member of the Windham Town Council.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Plummer served on the following committees:
| Maine Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Criminal Justice and Public Safety | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Plummer served on the following committees:
| Maine Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Criminal Justice and Public Safety | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Plummer served on the following committees:
| Maine Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Criminal Justice and Public Safety | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Maine State Senate elections, 2012
Plummer won election in the 2012 election for Maine State Senate District 27. He ran unopposed in the Republican primary on June 12, 2012 and defeated Martin Shuer (I) in the general election on November 6, 2012. Incumbent Barry Hobbins (D) is not running for re-election[2]
| Maine State Senate, District 12, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Gary Plummer |
60.6% | 12,104 | |
| Independent | Martin Shuer | 39.4% | 7,858 | |
| Total Votes | 19,962 | |||
2010
Plummer's opponents in the November 2 general election were Democratic candidate Geoffrey Heckman and Angela Webber. According to unofficial results, Plummer defeated Heckman and Webber in the November 2 general election.[3]
| Maine House of Representatives General Election, District 111 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Gary Plummer (R)
|
2,636 | 66% | ||
| Geoffrey Heckman (D) | 796 | 20% | ||
| Angela Webber (Green Independent) | 443 | 11% [4] | ||
2008
On November 04, 2008, Gary Plummer ran for District 111 of the Maine House of Representatives, beating Michael Shaughnessy. [5]
Gary Plummer raised $4,656 for his campaign.[6]
| Maine House of Representatives, District 111 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Gary Plummer (R)
|
2,829 | |||
| Michael Shaughnessy (D) | 2,148 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Plummer received $6,065 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below:[7]
| Maine House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Gary Plummer's campaign in 2010 | |
| Hall, George V | $650 |
| Maine Association Of Realtors | $600 |
| Plummer, Gary | $500 |
| Vermette, Jeffrey A | $450 |
| Pitstop Fuels | $350 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $6,065 |
2008
In 2008 Gary Plummer collected $4,656 in donations. [8]
His contributor in 2008 was:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Public Fund | $4,656 |
Personal
Plummer has two children.[9]
Recent news
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Gary Plummer News Feed
- Maine legislative panel opposes marijuana legalization - Kennebec Journal
- Maine Republican Party questions Democratic legislators' conduct; Democrats ... - Bangor Daily News
- Bill to let teachers carry guns in school not supported in initial committee vote - Morning Sentinel
- Gun bills jam as Democrats and Republicans on Maine legislative committee spar - Bangor Daily News
- Lawmakers endorse gun show background checks, kill plan to allow concealed ... - Bangor Daily News
- Guns in Maine Schools: Should Communities Let Staff Carry Weapons? - Mpbn - MPBN News
- Bill would raise age for carrying concealed weapon in Maine - Bangor Daily News
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External links
- Maine House of Representatives - Rep. Gary Plummer
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
- Gary Plummer on LinkedIn
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Plummer
- ↑ Maine Secretary of State "Primary Candidate List," June 12, 2012
- ↑ The Portland Press Herald general election results
- ↑ Official Maine Election Results, 2010
- ↑ Maine House of Representatives official election results for 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on Plummer's 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 Contributions
- ↑ 2008 contributors to Gary Plummer
- ↑ Biography from Project Vote Smart
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Bill Diamond (D) |
Maine Senate District 12 2012 - Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Maine House of Representatives District 111 2004–2012 |
Succeeded by Jane Pringle (D) |
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