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Mark MacDonald

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Mark MacDonald
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Vermont Senate Orange District
Incumbent
In office
2003 - present
Term ends
January 7, 2015
Years in position 10
PartyDemocratic
Compensation
Base salary$604.79/week
Per diem$162/day (non-commuter)
$61/day (commuter)
Elections and appointments
Last electionNovember 6, 2012
First electedNovember 5, 2002
Next electionNovember 4, 2014
Term limitsN/A
Education
Bachelor'sClark University
OtherNorwich University
Military service
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1968-1970
Personal
BirthdayDecember 18, 1942
Place of birthMiddletown, CT
ProfessionFarmer/Teacher
Websites
Office website
www.CandidateVerification.org

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Mark MacDonald (b. December 18, 1942) is a Democratic member of the Vermont State Senate, representing the Orange District from 1996 to 1998 and currently since 2003. He previously served in the Vermont House of Representatives from 1983 to 1984.

MacDonald has worked as a farmer and a teacher in the past. He also served in the United States Army from 1968 to 1970.

MacDonald earned his BA from Clark University in 1972. He went on to earn his Teacher Certification from Norwich University from 1975 to 1976.

Committee assignments

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, MacDonald served on the following committees:

Vermont Committee Assignments, 2013
• Finance, Vice-chair
• Natural Resources and Energy
• Joint Energy
• Administrative Rules, Vice-chair

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, MacDonald served on these committees:

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, MacDonald served on these committees:

Elections

2012

See also: Vermont State Senate elections, 2012

MacDonald won re-election in the 2012 election for Vermont State Senate Orange District. MacDonald defeated Tig Tillinghast in the August 28 Democratic primary and unopposed in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1]

2010

See also: Vermont State Senate elections, 2010

MacDonald ran for re-election to the 19th District Seat (Orange District) in 2010. He ran unopposed in the primary. He defeated Stephen Webster (R) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[2]

Vermont State Senate, Orange District, General Election (2010)
Candidates Votes
Green check mark.jpg Mark A. MacDonald (D) '4,524 Stephen W. Webster (R) 3,517

2008

On November 4, 2008, MacDonald won re-election by finishing first for the single-seat Orange District of the Vermont State Senate, receiving 7,397 votes ahead of Constitution Party candidate Charlie Russell (2,691) and write-ins (21).[3]

MacDonald raised $1,925 for his campaign.[4]

Vermont State Senate, Orange District
Candidates Votes
Green check mark.jpg Mark MacDonald (D) 7,397
Charlie Russell (Constitution) 2,691
Write-ins 21

Campaign donors

2012

Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.

2010

In 2010, MacDonald received $2,610 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[5]


2008

MacDonald raised $1,925 for the 2008 election.

His major contributors are listed below.[6]

Donor Amount
Janet Strauss $1,000
Association of Vermont Credit Unions $300

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Personal

MacDonald and his wife Roberta Pilk have three children.

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References

  1. ↑ Official primary candidate list
  2. ↑ General Election 2010 Official Results
  3. ↑ Vermont State Senate official 2008 election results
  4. ↑ Follow the Money's report on MacDonald's 2008 campaign contributions
  5. ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 contributions
  6. ↑ Campaign contributors to Mark MacDonald
Political offices
Preceded by
' 		Vermont State Senate Orange District
2003–present 		Succeeded by
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v • d • e
Democrat majority Current members of the Vermont State Senate
Senate President: Phillip Scott (D) • Senate Majority Leader: Philip Baruth (D) • Senate Minority Leader: Joe Benning (R)
   
    Addison District
  1. Claire Ayer (D)
  2. Christopher Bray (D)

    3. Bennington District

  3. Robert Hartwell (D)
  4. Richard Sears (D)

    5. Caledonia District

  5. Jane Kitchel (D)
  6. Joe Benning (R)
    Chittenden District
  1. Timothy Ashe (D/P)
  2. Philip Baruth (D)
  3. Sally Fox (D)
  4. Virginia Lyons (D)
  5. Diane Snelling (R)
  6. David Zuckerman (P)

    7. Chittenden-Grand Isle District

  7. Richard Mazza (D)

    8. Essex-Orleans District

  8. John Rodgers (D)
  9. Robert Starr (D)
    Franklin District
  1. Donald Collins (D)
  2. Norman McAllister (R)

    3. Lamoille District

  3. Richard Westman (R)
    Orange District
  1. Mark MacDonald (D)

    2. Rutland District

  2. Eldred French (D)
  3. Margaret Flory (R)
  4. Kevin Mullin (R)

    5. Washington District

  5. Ann Cummings (D)
  6. William Doyle (R)
  7. Anthony Pollina (P/D/W)
    Windham District
  1. Peter Galbraith (D)
  2. Jeanette White (D)

    3. Windsor District

  3. John Campbell (D)
  4. Richard McCormack (D)
  5. Alice Nitka (D)
Democratic (21) • Republican (7) • Progressive (2) • Vermont State Senate • Vermont House of Representatives
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