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Carolyn Dykema
| Carolyn Dykema | ||
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| Massachusetts House of Representatives Eighth Middlesex | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| Tenure | ||
| 2009 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 5, 2013 | ||
| Years in position 16 | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Report an officeholder change | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $58,237.15/year | |
| Per diem | $10 - $100/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2008 | |
| Election date | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Wellesley College | |
| Master's | Indiana University, 1994 | |
| Personal | ||
| Date of birth | 12/26/1967 | |
| Place of birth | Charlottesville, VA | |
| Profession | Business Development/Marketing Manager, Norfolk Ram Group LLC | |
| Religion | Episcopal | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
Carolyn Dykema (b. December 26, 1967) is a Democratic member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives. She has represented the Eighth Middlesex since 2009.
Dykema is a Business Development/Marketing Manager with the Norfolk Ram Group Limited Liability Corporation. She has previously worked as a Marketing Consultant for Pamet River Incorporated, and Marketing and Product Development Manager for Fidelity Investments.
Dykema is a Steering Committee Member of the Suasco Watershed Community Council.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Dykema has been appointed to the following committees:
- Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture Joint Committee
- Health Care Financing Joint Committee
- Public Health Joint Committee
- Veterans and Federal Affairs Joint Committee
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Dykema served on the following committees:
- Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture Joint Committee
- Community Development and Small Business Joint Committee
- Veterans and Federal Affairs Joint Committee
Elections
2010
Dykema won re-election to the Eighth Middlesex Seat in 2010. She had no primary opposition. She defeated Jonathan Loya (I) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[2]
| Massachusetts House of Representatives General Election, Eighth Middlesex District (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| 11,925 | ||||
| Jonathan Loya (I) | 4,085 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Dykema won re-election for the Massachusetts House of Representatives election for the Eighth Middlesex district. [3] In this election she raised $50,642-; of that total $47,592- (94%) was from in state contributions and $3,050- (6.0%) was from out of state contributions. [4]
| Massachusetts House of Representatives - Eighth Middlesex district | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| 11,680 | ||||
| Dan Haley (R) | 10,685 | |||
| All Others | 17 | |||
| Blanks | 1,483 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Dykema received $21,500 in campaign donations. The largest donors are listed below.[5]
| Massachusetts House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Carolyn Dykema's campaign in 2010 | |
| Dykema, Carolyn C | $2,744 |
| Coyne, Mary | $1,000 |
| Lee, Barbara F | $1,000 |
| Roney, Kelly | $700 |
| Perry Jr, Finley H | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $21,500 |
2008
Dykema raised $50,642 in the 2008 election cycle.
Her major contributors are listed below. [6]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts Democratic Party | $10,200 |
| Carolyn C. Dykema | $5,000 |
| Judson Decew Jr. | $1,000 |
| 17 different donors | $500 |
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External links
- Carolyn Dykema's personal website
- Massachusetts House of Representatives - Rep. Carolyn Dykema
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign contributions: 2008
- Carolyn Dykema on Facebook
References
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Massachusetts House of Representatives Middlesex 8 2009–present |
Succeeded by NA |
