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Troy Dale Jackson
| Troy Dale Jackson | ||
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| Maine State Senate District 35 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2008-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 3, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 5 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| 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 | 2008 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | Four consecutive terms | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Maine State House of Representatives | ||
| 2002-2008 | ||
| Education | ||
| Associate's | University of Maine at Fort Kent, 2000 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | June 26, 1968 | |
| Place of birth | Fort Kent, ME | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Jackson graduated with his Associate's degree in Business from Maine-Fort Kent in 2000. In addition to his senatorship, Jackson is a self-employed logger.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Jackson served on the following committees:
| Maine Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Chair | ||||
| • Energy, Utilities and Technology | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Jackson served on these committees:
| Maine Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Jackson served on these committees:
| Maine Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Labor, Chair | ||||
| • Inland Fisheries and Wildlife | ||||
| • State and Local Government | ||||
| • Bills in Second Reading | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Maine State Senate elections, 2012
Jackson won re-election in 2012. He ran unopposed in the June 12, 2012 Democratic primary and defeated Peter Edgecomb (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[1]
| Maine State Senate, District 35, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Troy Jackson Incumbent |
51.5% | 8,521 | |
| Republican | Peter Edgecomb | 48.5% | 8,016 | |
| Total Votes | 16,537 | |||
2010
- See also: Maine State Senate elections, 2010
Jackson won re-election to the 35th District Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. Daniel Deveau ran for the seat on the Republican ticket. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[2]
| Maine State Senate, District 35 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Troy Dale Jackson (D)
|
7,525 | 55% | ||
| Daniel Deveau (R) | 5,620 | 41% | ||
| Blank | 462 | 3% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Jackson ran for District 35 of the Maine State Senate, beating Daniel Deveau. [3]
Jackson raised $36,541 for his campaign.[4]
| Maine State Senate, District 35 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Troy Dale Jackson (D)
|
11,188 | |||
| Daniel Deveau (R) | 6,593 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Troy Dale Jackson collected $29,696 in donations. [5]
His largest contributors in 2010 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Public Fund | $28,496 |
| Private Individuals | $1,200 |
2008
In 2008 Troy Dale Jackson collected $36,541 in donations. [6]
His largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Public Fund | $35,940 |
| Private Individuals | $601 |
Personal
Troy Dale is married to Lana Pelletier. They have two children and reside in Allagash, Maine.
Recent news
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Troy Jackson News Feed
- Maine Bill Seeks to Protect US Loggers' Jobs - MPBN News
- Maine Dems give first nod to Medicaid expansion, hospital payback bill - Press Herald
- Maine Senate passes early-voting bill, but more votes needed in House - Press Herald
- LePage vetoes bill linking Medicaid expansion, hospital payment - Press Herald
- Ethanol bill fuels debate in Maine Legislature - Kennebec Journal
- Study claims huge savings under MaineCare expansion - Morning Sentinel
- Weekend Confrontation in Legislature Prompts Response From Governor - MPBN News
- Lawmakers hold emergency meeting to address DHHS funding, shut out LePage - Press Herald
- ACF Committee votes Ought to Pass on Right to Know about GMOs - Bangor Daily News
- Maine budget committee holds meeting - Boston.com
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External links
- Official Maine State Senate website
- Maine Senate Democrats profile
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
- Senator Jackson's facebook
- State Surge profile - legislative and voting track record
References
- ↑ Maine Secretary of State "Primary Candidate List," June 12, 2012
- ↑ Maine Official Election Results
- ↑ Maine State Senate official election results for 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on Jackson's 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ 2010 contributors to Troy Dale Jackson
- ↑ 2008 contributors to Troy Dale Jackson
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