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Russell Black
| Russell Black | ||
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| Maine House of Representatives District 90 | ||
| 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 | November 2, 2010 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 4 terms (8 years) | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Farmer, Logger and Building Contractor | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Black is a self employed farmer and logger.
Black attended Wentworth Institute and Central Maine Vocational Technical College.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Black served on the following committees:
| Maine Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Black served on the following committees:
| Maine Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry | ||||
Elections
2012
Black won re-election in the 2012 election for Maine House of Representatives District 90. Black ran unopposed in the June 12 Republican primary and defeated Richard Stovall (D) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
| Maine House of Representatives, District 90, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Russell Black Incumbent |
68.6% | 3,066 | |
| Democratic | Richard Stovall | 31.4% | 1,401 | |
| Total Votes | 4,467 | |||
2010
Black's opponent in the November 2 general election was Democratic candidate Irving Faunce. According to official results, Black defeated Faunce in the November 2 general election.[3] Republican incumbent Thomas Saviello was not eligible for re-election under Maine's term limits.
| Maine House of Representatives General Election, District 90 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Russell Black (R)
|
2,636 | 68% | ||
| Irving Faunce (D) | 1,168 | 30% [4] | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Black raised $8,117 in contributions. [5]
His top contributor was the Public Fund, which donated $7,617 to his campaign.
Personal
Black and his wife Susan have four children.
Recent news
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Russell Black News Feed
- Legalization Bill Divides Maine's Pot Community - Freepress Online
- Maine Legislature addresses gun laws this week - Wiscasset Newspaper
- As lawmakers debate, Liberty's last dairy farm sells its herd - Bangor Daily News
- Marijuana legalization needs federal support - Biddeford Journal Tribune
- Marijuana legalization: Has the time come? - Lewiston Sun Journal
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External links
- House website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2010
References
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