Melvin Newendyke
| Melvin Newendyke | ||
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| Maine House of Representatives District 80 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 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 | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2010 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 4 terms (8 years) | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Bob Jones University | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Farmer, retired banker | |
| Religion | Christian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Newendyke is a farmer, and has also worked as a bank executive data center manager, systems analyst and computer programmer.
Newendyke has a degree in Accounting.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Newendyke served on the following committees:
| Maine Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Engrossed Bills | ||||
| • Energy, Utilities and Technology | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Newendyke served on the following committees:
| Maine Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development | ||||
Elections
2012
Newendyke ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Maine House of Representatives District 80. Newendyke ran unopposed in the June 12 Republican primary and was defeated by Rachel Sukeforth (D) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
| Maine House of Representatives, District 80, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Melvin Newendyke Incumbent |
50% | 2,459 | |
| Democratic | Rachel Sukeforth | 50% | 2,455 | |
| Total Votes | 4,914 | |||
2010
Newendyke's opponent in the November 2 general election was Democratic candidate Scott Wing. According to unofficial results, Newendyke defeated Wing in the November 2 general election.[3] Democratic incumbent Nancy Smith was not eligible for re-election under Maine's term limits.
| Maine House of Representatives General Election, District 80 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Melvin Newendyke (R)
|
2,308 | 55% | ||
| Scott Wing (D) | 1,776 | 42% [4] | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Newendyke raised $7,700 in contributions. [5]
His top two contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Newendyke, Mel | $4,575 |
| Newendyke, Melvin L | $2,400 |
Personal
Newendyke and his wife Barbara have two children.
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- New laws affect scrap yards, online shops - Times Record (subscription)
- Maine lawmakers approve $6.3B budget; veto likely - Danbury News Times
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External links
- House website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2010
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