Colleen O'Neal
Colleen O'Neal (Republican Party) ran for election to the Maine House of Representatives to represent District 22. She lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
O'Neal completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Colleen O'Neal was born in Utica, New York. She earned a graduate degree from Angelo State University in 2020. Her career experience includes working as an emergency responder. O'Neal has been affiliated with Parents Rights in Education, the Bangor GOP, the Penobscot County GOP, the NRA, Operation Underground Railroad, and Parents Rights Maine.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Maine House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Maine House of Representatives District 22
Incumbent Laura Supica defeated Colleen O'Neal in the general election for Maine House of Representatives District 22 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Laura Supica (D) | 54.6 | 2,081 |
Colleen O'Neal (R)  | 45.4 | 1,729 | ||
| Total votes: 3,810 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic Primary for Maine House of Representatives District 22
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Laura Supica in round 1 .
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Total votes: 144 |
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Republican primary election
Republican Primary for Maine House of Representatives District 22
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Colleen O'Neal in round 1 .
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Total votes: 160 |
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for O'Neal in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Colleen O'Neal completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by O'Neal's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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No, I'm not a native Bangorian or even a Mainer by birth ~ I am proudly and happily one by choice! I am 59, was born in upstate New York and lived in Texas for many years. When Steve and I were considering retirement, we knew it was the right time to do what we had always wanted: move to Maine, specifically Bangor! We've discovered wonderful neighborhoods, a relatively low crime rate, an endless variety of cultural and entertainment options, and that we're centrally located for going on adventures to enjoy all that this gorgeous state offers. Moreover, we have met some of the finest people in the world here. For over thirty years, my career has been as a public servant, first as a paramedic, then twenty years in emergency management, from which I retired as a Recovery Chief. While serving in those positions, I also volunteered hundreds of hours as a victim liaison, meeting and helping people during their most vulnerable times. My educational background includes a Bachelor of Security Studies in Intelligence and Analysis and a Master of Science in Homeland Security.
I'm a lover of liberty and a staunch supporter of the United States Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the law of the land. I believe in the values our great country was founded on and am committed to serving my community.- Maine has a spending problem which only translates to higher taxes. I've heard too many times people saying they are going to have to leave the state they love because they can no longer afford to live here. This is reprehensible! If elected, I work to decrease spending, decrease taxes, reinstate the over 65 tax break, and put the cap back on to what municipalities can charge in homeowners tax.
- Our children should be our number one priority. We have gone from number one in school scores to number 50 within the last four years but our school taxes continue to rise! Additionally, the majority in the Legislature has passed bills that are harming our children and taking rights away from parents. The education of children and how parents decide to raise their children ( as long as it's without harm) belong to the parents, not the establishment. If i'm elected, I will work to repeal the harmful laws, reduce the powers of the school boards, and call for open and full transperancy of what's being taught in our schools.
- 13 of 16 counties in Maine are considered to have a shortage of health professionals. Many citizens have to travel hundreds of miles or out of state to receive decent healthcare. This is unacceptable. If elected, I will work towards granting incentives for healthcare professionals to stay and work in Maine.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on September 10, 2024
