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Christine Burstein
Christine Burstein is a former Democratic member of the Maine House of Representatives, representing District 96 from 2014 to 2016.
Burstein did not seek re-election to the Maine House of Representatives in 2016.
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Burstein served on the following committees:
| Maine committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Health and Human Services |
Campaign themes
2014
Burstein's Facebook page highlighted the following campaign themes:
| “ | Jobs and the Economy - I've worked since I was 15 years old, I was a chicken factory worker, waitress, cook, daycare worker, teacher, deck hand, captain, stage manager, nurse, and nurse practitioner. I know what it means to struggle to make ends meet. I want everyone to have the opportunity to earn a living wage and have a fair shot at success.
Healthcare - As a Nurse Practitioner I have extensive experience in the health care system. I know we all need to be able to go to a healthcare provider without fear of breaking the bank. Investing in prevention and primary care will save millions in ER visits and long term healthcare costs. The Environment - Maine is one of the most pristine, beautiful places on earth. We must protect our natural resources. If we spoil them, then our health and our children's future is at stake, and our tourist industry is destroyed. Tax Relief - As a co-owner of a small business with my husband, I understand the need for streamlining regulations, reducing burdensome taxes, and encouraging business development here in Maine. Education - As a mother and a member of the Five Towns CSD School Board, I have first-hand knowledge in dealing with student motivation, curriculum, budgets, and personnel issues.[1][2] |
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Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2016
Elections for the Maine House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on June 14, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 15, 2016.[3] Incumbent Christine Burstein (D) did not seek re-election.
Stanley Zeigler defeated Ryan Harmon in the Maine House of Representatives District 96 general election.[4]
| Maine House of Representatives, District 96 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Stanley Zeigler |
53.70% | 2,888 | |
| Republican | Ryan Harmon | 46.30% | 2,490 | |
| Total Votes | 5,378 | |||
| Source: Maine Secretary of State | ||||
Stanley Zeigler ran unopposed in the Maine House of Representatives District 96 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Maine House of Representatives, District 96 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Stanley Zeigler (unopposed) | |
Ryan Harmon defeated Robert Currier and Richard Light in the Maine House of Representatives District 96 Republican primary.[5][6]
| Maine House of Representatives, District 96 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Ryan Harmon |
58.01% | 221 | |
| Republican | Robert Currier | 24.67% | 94 | |
| Republican | Richard Light | 17.32% | 66 | |
| Total Votes | 381 | |||
2014
Elections for the Maine House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 10, 2014, and a general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for party candidates wishing to run in this election was March 17, 2014. The deadline for write-in candidates to run in the primary election was April 28, 2014, and the deadline for non-party candidates to run in the general election was June 2, 2014. The deadline for write-in candidates to run in the general election was September 22, 2014. Christine Burstein was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Ryan Harmon was unopposed in the Republican primary but withdrew afterwards. Burstein defeated Harmon in the general election.[7][8][9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Christine Burstein |
52.1% | 2,326 | |
| Republican | Peter Weston | 43.6% | 1,949 | |
| None | Blank Votes | 4.3% | 191 | |
| Total Votes | 4,466 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2016
In 2016, the Maine State Legislature was in session from January 6 through April 20. A one-day veto session was held on April 29.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- Legislators are scored by MPA on "where they stand on community, investing in the future, fairness, equality, and justice for all Maine people."
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Legislators are scored on votes related to reproductive health issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
2015
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In 2015, the Maine State Legislature was in session from December 3, 2014, through July 16, 2015.
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Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Christine + Burstein + Maine + House"
See also
- Maine House of Representatives
- Maine House of Representatives District 96
- Maine House of Representatives elections, 2014
- Maine State Legislature
External links
- Christine Burstein on Facebook
- Maine Secretary of State, Bureau of Corporations, Elections & Commissions
Footnotes
- ↑ Facebook, "Christine Burstein for State House," accessed October 8, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Politics1.com, "Maine," archived December 31, 2015
- ↑ Maine Secretary of State, "2016 Election Results," accessed December 20, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Maine Secretary of State, "List of Candidates who have filed for the June 14, 2016 Primary Election," accessed March 20, 2016
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Maine Secretary of State, "Tabulations for Primary Elections held on June 14, 2016," accessed August 11, 2016
- ↑ Bureau of Corporations, Elections & Commissions, "List of Primary Candidates," accessed May 8, 2014
- ↑ Bureau of Corporations, Elections & Commissions, "List of Non-Party Candidates," accessed June 2, 2014
- ↑ Bureau of Corporations, Elections & Commissions, "Primary Election - June 10, 2014," accessed December 5, 2014
- ↑ Bureau of Corporations, Elections & Commissions, "General Election - November 4, 2014," accessed December 5, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Maine House of Representatives District 96 2014-2016 |
Succeeded by Stanley Zeigler (D) |
