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Mark Dion
| Mark Dion | ||
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| Maine House of Representatives District 113 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2010 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 3, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 3 | |
| 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 2, 2010 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 4 terms (8 years) | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Southern Maine | |
| Master's | Antioch College | |
| J.D. | University of Maine School of Law | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Dion is an attorney, practicing in Portland, Maine. Prior to his time in the House, Dion served three terms as the Sheriff for Cumberland County.
Dion graduated from Harvard University's Senior Executives Program in State and Local Government. Dion is also a graduate of the University of Maine School of Law.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Dion served on the following committees:
| Maine Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Criminal Justice and Public Safety, Chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Dion served on the following committees:
| Maine Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Energy, Utilities and Technology | ||||
Elections
2012
Dion won re-election in the 2012 election for Maine House of Representatives District 113. Dion ran unopposed in the June 12 Democratic primary and defeated Porter Leighton (R) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
| Maine House of Representatives, District 113, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Mark Dion Incumbent |
67.5% | 3,503 | |
| Republican | Jeffrey Langholtz | 32.5% | 1,685 | |
| Total Votes | 5,188 | |||
2010
Dion's opponent in the November 2 general election was Republican candidate Jason Harris. According to official results, Dion defeated Harris in the November 2 general election.[3]
| Maine House of Representatives General Election, District 113 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Mark Dion (D)
|
2,581 | 58% | ||
| Jason Harris (R) | 1,683 | 38% [4] | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Dion raised $4,079 in contributions. [5]
His top contributor was the Public Fund, which donated $3,729 to his campaign.
Personal
Dion has a wife, Cheryl.
Recent news
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Mark Dion News Feed
- Maine legislative panel opposes marijuana legalization - Kennebec Journal
- Maine Marijuana Legalization Bill Set Back, But Not Dead - The Daily Chronic
- Bill to legalize marijuana fails, but support emerges for statewide vote - Bangor Daily News
- Forecaster Forum: Putting aside politics to reform Maine's tax code - The Forecaster
- Alan Caron: Tax overhaul architects deserve standing ovation - Press Herald
- Maine bill would allow teachers to carry guns in school - SecurityInfoWatch
- Legislature wades through hundreds of proposals - The Portland Phoenix
- Gun bills jam as Democrats and Republicans on Maine legislative committee spar - Bangor Daily News
- Bill Seeks to Provide Beds for Psychiatric Emergencies - Mpbn - MPBN News
- Maine has chance to pass sound, sensible gun limits - Kennebec Journal
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External links
- House website
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign contributions: 2010
- Mark Dion on LinkedIn
References
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