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Kevin Raye
| Kevin Raye | ||
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| Current candidacy | ||
| Running for U.S. House | ||
| Date of primary | June 12, 2012 | |
| General election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Current office | ||
| Maine State Senate District 29 | ||
| In office | ||
| 2004-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2012 | ||
| Years in position | 9 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Leadership | ||
| President, Maine State Senate | ||
| 2011-present | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $13,852/year (1st session), $10,082/year (2nd) | |
| Per diem | $70/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2004 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | Four consecutive terms | |
| Education | ||
| High school | Shead High School, 1979 | |
| Bachelor's | Bates College, 1983 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | February 7, 1961 | |
| Place of birth | Eastport, ME | |
| Profession | Owner, Down East Strategies | |
| Religion | United Methodist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Kevin Raye is a Republican member of the Maine State Senate. Raye was first elected to the Maine Senate in 2004 and was re-elected in November of 2008, and again in 2010. Raye currently serves as the President of the Senate. Raye is a 2012 Republican candidate seeking election to the U.S. House representing the 2nd Congressional District of Maine.
Biography
Education:[1]
- 1979: Shead High School
- 1983: Bates College, Bachelor's degree in Political Science
Career
In addition to being a Senator, Raye is a business owner.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Raye has been appointed to these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Raye served on these committees:
- Select Committee on Joint Rules
- Senatorial Vote
- Senate Rules
- Legislative Council
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Kevin Raye endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election. [2]
District 29
Raye represents Maine Senate District 29. District 29 includes a portion of Hancock County[3].
Elections
2012
Raye is running in the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing Maine's 2nd District. Raye is seeking the nomination on the Republican ticket. Raye faces Blaine Richardson is the Republican primary. Incumbent Mike Michaud is running unopposed in the Democratic primary. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run was March 15, 2012. The primary elections will be held on June 12, 2012.[4]
2010
- See also: Maine State Senate elections, 2010
Raye won re-election to the 29th District Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. F. James Whalen ran for the seat on the Democratic ticket. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[5]
| Maine State Senate, District 29 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Kevin Raye (R)
|
9,927 | 69% | ||
| F. James Whalen (R) | 3,967 | 28% | ||
| Blank | 496 | 3% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Raye ran for District 29 of the Maine State Senate, beating Karen Johnson and Dana Kadey. [6]
Raye raised $19,354 for his campaign.[7]
| Maine State Senate, District 29 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Kevin Raye (R)
|
11,418 | |||
| Karen Johnson (D) | 6,388 | |||
| Dana Kadey (I) | 1,449 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Kevin Raye collected $11,680 in donations. [8]
His four largest contributors in 2010 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Maine Association Of Realtors | $600 |
| Looks Gourmet Food Co Inc | $350 |
| Bangor Historic Track | $350 |
| National Rifle Association | $350 |
2008
In 2008 Kevin Raye collected $19,354 in donations. [9]
His four largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Maine Distributors | $500 |
| Jasper Wyman & Son | $500 |
| Eldon L Morrison | $500 |
| Snowe for Senate | $500 |
Recent news
This section displays the most recent stories in a google news search for the term Kevin + Raye + Maine + Senate
- All stories may not be relevant to this legislator due to the nature of the search engine.
Kevin Raye News Feed
- LePage: Remove charter school cap, send public funds to private schools - Press Herald
- Chellie Pingree says she won't run for Maine governor - Kennebec Journal
- Gun rights take center stage at Patriots Day rally in Augusta - Bangor Daily News
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Personal
Dennis is married to Karen Raye and reside in Perry, Maine.
External links
- Official Maine State Senate website
- Maine Senate Republicans profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
- Senator Raye's facebook
- Senator Raye's twitter
- State Surge profile - legislative and voting track record
- Kevin Raye for Congress Facebook Page
References
- ↑ Kevin Raye for Congress "Info" Accessed March 17, 2012
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Support of Additional Maine Elected Officials and Leaders," February 6, 2012
- ↑ "Maine Senate" Senator Listing by County
- ↑ The State of Maine "Maine Senate President Kevin Raye announces Congressional bid," January 5, 2012
- ↑ Maine Official Election Results
- ↑ Maine State Senate official election results for 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on Raye's 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ 2010 contributors to Kevin Raye
- ↑ 2008 contributors to Kevin Raye
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Maine Senate District 29 2004–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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- 2012 endorsement of Mitt Romney for President
- President of the Senate
- Current member, Maine State Senate
- Republican Party
- Maine
- 2010 candidate
- 2010 incumbent
- State Senate candidate, 2010
- 2010 winner
- Senator termed out, 2012
- State Senate incumbent retired, 2012
- State Senate running for U.S. House, 2012
- State senators first elected in 2010
- 2012 challenger
- U.S. House candidate, 2012
- 2012 primary
