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Beverly Uhlenhake
Beverly Uhlenhake (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Maine State Senate to represent District 8. She lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Uhlenhake completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.
In January 2023, Uhlenhake was elected as Chair of the Democratic Party of Maine and resigned in January 2025.[1][2]
Biography
Uhlenhake earned a bachelor's degree from Ohio State University in 1994 an a master's degree from Iowa State University in 1997. Her professional experience includes working as a commercial Real Estate broker.[3]
Elections
2020
See also: Maine State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Maine State Senate District 8
Incumbent Kimberley Rosen defeated Beverly Uhlenhake and Teresa Montague in the general election for Maine State Senate District 8 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Kimberley Rosen (R) | 57.8 | 13,113 |
 | Beverly Uhlenhake (D)  | 36.7 | 8,332 | |
| Teresa Montague (Unenrolled Independent) | 5.4 | 1,231 | ||
| Total votes: 22,676 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic Primary for Maine State Senate District 8
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Beverly Uhlenhake in round 1 .
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Total votes: 3,336 |
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Republican primary election
Republican Primary for Maine State Senate District 8
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Kimberley Rosen in round 1 .
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Total votes: 4,112 |
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Endorsements
To view Uhlenhake's endorsements in the 2020 elections, please here.
2018
- See also: Maine State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Maine State Senate District 8
Incumbent Kimberley Rosen defeated Beverly Uhlenhake in the general election for Maine State Senate District 8 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kimberley Rosen (R) | 58.5 | 10,521 |
| Beverly Uhlenhake (D) | 41.5 | 7,458 | |
| Total votes: 17,979 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Maine State Senate District 8
Beverly Uhlenhake advanced from the Democratic primary for Maine State Senate District 8 on June 12, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Beverly Uhlenhake | 100.0 | 2,293 |
| Total votes: 2,293 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Maine State Senate District 8
Incumbent Kimberley Rosen advanced from the Republican primary for Maine State Senate District 8 on June 12, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kimberley Rosen | 100.0 | 2,961 |
| Total votes: 2,961 | |||
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Campaign themes
2020
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Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Beverly Uhlenhake completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Uhlenhake's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Bev knows from her experience that good governance comes from understanding the needs of people and recognizing the perceived barriers to solutions. Good governance comes from listening before speaking and understanding the views of all sides. Good governance comes from thoughtful decision making that first and foremost makes people its priority, which is what she will lead with every day as State Senator.
- Bev believes that healthcare is a basic human right. The current pandemic makes it even clearer that all should have access to affordable, quality healthcare, no matter one's employment status.
- Bev has worked hard over her time on Brewer City Council to keep property taxes low. As a state senator, Bev will ensure that towns and their schools receive appropriate funding so that property tax payers are not burdened with the responsibility.
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Maine Democratic Party, "Bev Uhlenhake Elected to Serve as Maine Democratic Party Chair," accessed January 22, 2023
- ↑ Bangor Daily News, "Maine Democratic Party chair is stepping down," January 10, 2025
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on June 30, 2020
