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Roger Sherman
| Roger Sherman | ||
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| Maine State Senate District 34 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2006-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 3, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 7 | |
| 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 | 2006 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | Four consecutive terms | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Maine State House of Representatives | ||
| 1998-2006 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Ricker College, 1962 | |
| Master's | University of New Hampshire, 1972 | |
| J.D. | University of Maine Law School, 1967 | |
| Personal | ||
| Place of birth | Hodgton, ME | |
| Profession | Retired | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Sherman graduated with his Bachelor's degree from Ricker College in 1962 and his Juris Doctor degree from Maine Law in 1967. Sherman later earned a Master's degree from New Hampshire in 1972.
Sherman is a retired educator and former attorney.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Sherman served on the following committees:
| Maine Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Sherman served on these committees:
| Maine Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry | ||||
| • Environment and Natural Resources | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Sherman served on these committees:
| Maine Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry | ||||
| • Utilities and Energy | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Maine State Senate elections, 2012
Sherman won re-election in 2012. He ran unopposed in the June 12, 2012 Republican primary and defeated Daniel Levesque (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[1]
| Maine State Senate, District 34, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Roger Sherman Incumbent |
62% | 9,947 | |
| Democratic | Daniel Levesque | 38% | 6,106 | |
| Total Votes | 16,053 | |||
2010
- See also: Maine State Senate elections, 2010
Sherman ran for re-election to the 34th District Seat in 2010. He faced no primary opposition. The general election took place on November 2, 2010. Sherman ran unopposed.
| Maine State Senate, District 34 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Roger Sherman (R)
|
8,038 | 59% | ||
| Patrick Gordon (D) | 5,104 | 38% | ||
| Blank | 457 | 3% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Sherman ran for District 34 of the Maine State Senate, beating Jacqueline Lundeen. [2]
Sherman raised $24,148 for his campaign.[3]
| Maine State Senate, District 34 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Roger Sherman (R)
|
9,153 | |||
| Jacqueline Lundeen (D) | 8,632 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Roger Sherman collected $21,183 in donations. [4]
His three largest contributors in 2010 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Public Fund | $20,958 |
| Roger Sherman | $100 |
| Patricia Sherman | $100 |
2008
In 2008 Roger Sherman collected $24,148 in donations. [5]
His three largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Public Fund | $23,748 |
| Roger Sherman | $100 |
| Patricia Sherman | $100 |
Recent news
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- Congress Urges Obama Act on Syria With No Accord on What - Bloomberg
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Personal
Roger is married to Patricia Sherman. They have four children and reside in Hogdton, Maine.
External links
- Official Maine State Senate website
- Maine Senate Republicans profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
- State Surge profile - legislative and voting track record
- Senator Sherman's radio address on the "Integrity of State Driver's Licenses"
References
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Maine Senate District 34 2006–present |
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