Donald Marean
Donald Marean (independent) was a member of the Maine House of Representatives, representing District 16. Marean assumed office on December 4, 2012. Marean left office on December 1, 2020.
Marean (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Maine House of Representatives to represent District 16. Marean won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Marean completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2018. Click here to read the survey answers.
On January 3, 2019, Marean announced that he was switching his party affiliation from Republican to independent. Marean did not give a reason for the change.[1]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Marean was assigned to the following committees:
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
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| • Criminal Justice and Public Safety |
| • Joint Rules |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Marean served on the following committees:
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| • Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Marean served on the following committees:
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| • Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry |
| • Taxation |
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
2020
Donald Marean was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.
2018
General election
General election for Maine House of Representatives District 16
Incumbent Donald Marean defeated David Durrell in the general election for Maine House of Representatives District 16 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Donald Marean (R)  | 56.2 | 2,710 |
 | David Durrell (D) | 43.8 | 2,115 | |
| Total votes: 4,825 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Maine House of Representatives District 16
David Durrell advanced from the Democratic primary for Maine House of Representatives District 16 on June 12, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | David Durrell | 100.0 | 767 |
| Total votes: 767 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Maine House of Representatives District 16
Incumbent Donald Marean advanced from the Republican primary for Maine House of Representatives District 16 on June 12, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Donald Marean | 100.0 | 934 |
| Total votes: 934 | |||
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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.[2]
Incumbent Donald Marean defeated River Payne in the Maine House of Representatives District 16 general election.[3]
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Donald Marean Incumbent |
63.42% | 3,489 | |
| Democratic | River Payne | 36.58% | 2,012 | |
| Total Votes | 5,501 | |||
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River Payne ran unopposed in the Maine House of Representatives District 16 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Maine House of Representatives, District 16 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | River Payne (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Donald Marean ran unopposed in the Maine House of Representatives District 16 Republican primary.[4][5]
| Maine House of Representatives, District 16 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Donald Marean Incumbent (unopposed) | |
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. Ronald Usher was unopposed in the Democratic primary. District 131 incumbent Donald Marean was unopposed in the Republican primary. Marean defeated Usher in the general election.[6][7][8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Donald Marean Incumbent |
58.9% | 2,784 | |
| Democratic | Ronald Usher | 36.8% | 1,740 | |
| None | Blank Votes | 4.2% | 200 | |
| Total Votes | 4,724 | |||
2012
Marean won election in the 2012 election for Maine House of Representatives District 131. Marean ran unopposed in the June 12 Republican primary and defeated Ronald Usher (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Donald Marean |
57.2% | 2,806 | |
| Democratic | Ronald Usher | 42.8% | 2,096 | |
| Total Votes | 4,902 | |||
Campaign themes
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Donald Marean completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Marean's responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
Health Care, Education and Broadband.
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
Agriculture and. Conservation
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
Intregrity and the art of compromise while working jointly across the aisle.
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
Many years of Experience in public service .
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
Representing your constituency well regardless of party.
What legacy would you like to leave?
That I was honest and fair.
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
Walk on the moon.
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
Farm hand at a. Dairy farm while in middle school and high school.
What is your favorite holiday? Why?
Thanksgiving with family.
What is your favorite book? Why?
Not For Sale by Kevin Hancock. His work and commitment to our Native Americans.
What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?
Family Room
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
Amazing Grace by Elvis Presley
Every state besides Nebraska has two legislative chambers. What do you consider the most important differences between the legislative chambers in your state?
Party
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
Yes
What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?
Jobs and employment qualifications.
What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?
Respect !
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
Absolutely it's a must !
What process do you favor for redistricting?
Fairness with input from those affected.
If you are a current legislator, what appealed to you about your current committees?
Working to solve drug and alcohol addiction ! Education for our prisoners to ready them to return to society and be productive.
If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the legislature, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?
No.
Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?
Ronald Regan
Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?
NO
Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?
Veteran issues.
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Campaign finance summary
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2020
In 2020, the Maine State Legislature was in session from January 8 to March 17.
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2019
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In 2019, the Maine State Legislature was in session from December 5 through June 19.
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2018
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In 2018, the Maine State Legislature was in session from January 3 to May 2. The legislature held a special session from June 19 to September 13.
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2017
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In 2017, the Maine State Legislature was in session from December 7 through July 4. The legislature reconvened on July 20. The legislature held a veto session on August 2. The legislature held its first special session on October 23. The legislature held its second special session on November 6.
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2016
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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.
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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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2014
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In 2014, the Maine State Legislature was in session from January 8 through May 2.
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2013
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In 2013, the Maine State Legislature was in session from December 5, 2012, to July 10, 2013.
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2012
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In 2012, the Maine State Legislature was in session from January 4 through April 14, in recess from April 14 through May 13, and adjourned May 31.
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Personal
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Marean and his wife, Linda, have three children.
See also
- Maine State Legislature
- Maine House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Joint Committees
- Maine state legislative districts
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2008, 2006, 2004
Footnotes
- ↑ Bangor Daily News, "Recently re-elected Maine lawmaker quits Republican Party," January 4, 2019
- ↑ Politics1.com, "Maine," archived December 31, 2015
- ↑ Maine Secretary of State, "2016 Election Results," accessed December 20, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Maine Secretary of State, "List of Candidates who have filed for the June 14, 2016 Primary Election," accessed March 20, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 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
- ↑ Maine Secretary of State, "2012 Primary Candidate List," accessed May 13, 2012
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| Preceded by Robert Hunt (D) |
Maine House of Representatives District 16 2012–2020 |
Succeeded by Nathan Carlow (R) |
