Michael Willette

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Michael Willette
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Maine House of Representatives District 5
Former Member
In office
2008 - 2012
PartyRepublican
Elections and appointments
Last electionNovember 6, 2012
First elected2008
Term limits4 terms (8 years)
Military service
Service/branchUnited States Army
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Michael Willette is a former Republican member of the Maine House of Representatives, representing District 5 from 2008 to 2012. Willette ran in the 2012 election for Maine House of Representatives District 7.

Willette is a realtor. He has previously worked as a science teacher, and served in the United States Army.

Willette is a member of the Elks Lodge, National Rifle Association, and Veterans of Foreign Wars.[1]

Party affiliation

Willette switched his party affiliation from Democratic to Republican in November 2010, after winning election as a Democratic candidate. Willette said he switched because he did not agree with the majority of bills supported by the Democratic Party.[2]

Committee assignments

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Willette served on the following committees:

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Willette served on the following committees:

Issues

Presidential preference

2012

See also: Endorsements by state officials of presidential candidates in the 2012 election

Michael Willette endorsed Ron Paul in the 2012 presidential election. [3]

Elections

2012

See also: Maine House of Representatives elections, 2012

Willette ran in the 2012 election for Maine House of Representatives District 7. Willette ran unopposed in the June 12 Republican primary and was defeated by Troy Haines (D) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[4][5]

Maine House of Representatives, District 5, General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark.jpgRobert Saucier 51.5% 1,933
     Republican Michael Willette Incumbent 48.5% 1,821
Total Votes 3,754

2010

Willette's opponent in the November 2 general election was Republican candidate Jessica Chase. According to unofficial results, Willette defeated Chase in the November 2, 2010 general election. [6]

Maine House of Representatives General Election, District 5 (2010)
Candidates Votes Percent
Green check mark.jpg Michael Willette (D) 1,605 55%
Jessica Chase (R) 1,264 43% [7]

2008

On November 04, 2008, Michael Willette ran for District 5 of the Maine House of Representatives, beating Elizabeth Michaud. [8]

Michael Willette raised $5,770 for his campaign.[9]

Maine House of Representatives, District 5
Candidates Votes
Green check mark.jpg Michael Willette (D) 2,245
Elizabeth Michaud (R) 1,784

Campaign donors

2010

In 2010, Willette received $4,728 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below:[10]



2008

In 2008 Michael Willette collected $5,770 in donations. [11]

His largest contributor in 2008 was:

Donor Amount
Public Fund $5,270

Personal

Willette and his wife Pam have three children.[12]

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Preceded by
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Maine House of Representatives District 5
2008–present
Succeeded by
Robert Saucier (D)
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