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Geoffrey Gratwick
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| Geoffrey Gratwick | ||
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| Maine State Senate District 32 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| December 5, 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 | November 6, 2012 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 4 terms (8 years) | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
Contents |
Issues
Campaign themes
Gratwick's website highlights the following campaign themes:[1]
Creating Jobs
- Excerpt:"Job growth comes from a dynamic private sector, powered by productive innovative people. It is the direct product of public and private investment, educational excellence, and healthy communities. We need a rich cultural life to keep our motivated young people here."
Healthcare
- Excerpt:"In Augusta, Geoff will work for health care reform that will benefit both the people and the state of Maine, using his medical knowledge and common-sense approach to make a better system."
Education
- Excerpt:"Geoff will work for Bangor and Hermon to ensure the state of Maine honors its voter-mandated commitment to fully fund education, as well as ensuring that the educational systems we have are the best they can be for all our citizens."
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Gratwick served on the following committees:
| Maine Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Environment and Natural Resources | ||||
| • Insurance and Financial Services, Chair | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Maine State Senate elections, 2012
Gratwick won election in the 2012 election for Maine State Senate District 32. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 12, 2012 and defeated incumbent Nichi Farnham (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[2]
| Maine State Senate, District 32, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Geoffrey Gratwick |
51.5% | 8,793 | |
| Republican | Nichi Farnham Incumbent | 48.5% | 8,295 | |
| Total Votes | 17,088 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
Personal
Gratwick has a wife, Lucy.[1]
Recent news
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- Physician Senator Proposes Yearly Listing of Hospital Prices in Maine - Becker's Hospital Review
- Maine Legislature backs resolutions supporting campaign finance, immigration ... - Bangor Daily News
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External Links
- Sen. Gratwick's website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Geoffrey Gratwick on Facebook
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Nichi Farnham (R) |
Maine State Senate District 32 2012–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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