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Alan Casavant
Alan M. Casavant (b. July 26, 1952) is a former Democratic member of the Maine House of Representatives, representing District 137 from 2006 to 2014. Casavant did not seek re-election in 2014.
Casavant served on the Biddeford City Council from 1976 to 1992.
Biography
Casavant's professional experience includes working as a Social Science Teacher at Biddeford High School.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Casavant served on the following committees:
| Maine committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Criminal Justice and Public Safety |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Casavant served on the following committees:
| Maine committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • State and Local Government |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Casavant served on the following committees:
| Maine committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Education and Cultural Affairs |
Elections
2012
Casavant won re-election in the 2012 election for Maine House of Representatives District 137. Casavant defeated Senate incumbent Nancy Sullivan in the June 12 Democratic primary and defeated William Guay (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Alan Casavant Incumbent |
50.1% | 2,574 | |
| Republican | William Guay | 49.9% | 2,559 | |
| Total Votes | 5,133 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Alan Casavant Incumbent |
60.5% | 485 |
| Nancy Sullivan | 39.5% | 316 |
| Total Votes | 801 | |
2010
Casavant's opponent in the November 2 general election was Republican candidate Suzanne Sexton. Casavant defeated Sexton in the November 2 general election.[3]
| Maine House of Representatives General Election, District 137 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Alan Casavant (D)
|
2,527 | 59% | ||
| Suzanne Sexton (R) | 1,627 | 38% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Alan Casavant ran unopposed for District 137 of the Maine House of Representatives.[4]
Alan Casavant raised $1,432 for his campaign.[5]
| Maine House of Representatives, District 137 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Alan Casavant (D)
|
4,104 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Casavant and has a fiance, Patti.[6] He is a member of Friends of University of New England.[7]
Recent news
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See also
- Maine State Legislature
- Maine House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Joint Committees
- Maine state legislative districts
External links
- Maine House of Representatives - Rep. Alan Casavant
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004
- Alan Casavant on Facebook
- Alan Casavant on Twitter
Footnotes
- ↑ Maine Secretary of State, "2012 Candidate List," accessed May 14, 2012
- ↑ Maine Secretary of State, "Tabulations for Elections held in 2012," accessed March 19, 2014
- ↑ Maine Bureau of Corporations, Elections & Commissions, "Official 2010 Election Results," accessed February 18, 2014
- ↑ Maine Bureau of Corporations, Elections & Commissions, "Official 2008 State House Election Results," accessed February 18, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Casavant, Alan," accessed November 28, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed June 2, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Alan Casavant's Biography," accessed November 28, 2014
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Maine House of Representatives District 137 2006–2014 |
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