Geoffrey Gratwick
Geoffrey Gratwick (Democratic Party) was a member of the Maine State Senate, representing District 9. Gratwick assumed office on December 4, 2012. Gratwick left office on December 1, 2020.
Gratwick (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Maine State Senate to represent District 9. Gratwick won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Gratwick completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2018. Click here to read the survey answers.
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Gratwick was assigned to the following committees:
- Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee
- Senate Engrossed Bills Committee, Chair
- Health and Human Services Committee, Chair
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Maine committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Engrossed Bills |
| • Environment and Natural Resources |
| • Government Oversight |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Gratwick served on the following committees:
| Maine committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Insurance and Financial Services |
| • Engrossed Bills |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Gratwick served on the following committees:
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| • Environment and Natural Resources |
| • Insurance and Financial Services, Chair |
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
- See also: Maine State Senate elections, 2020
Geoffrey Gratwick was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.
2018
- See also: Maine State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Maine State Senate District 9
Incumbent Geoffrey Gratwick defeated James LaBrecque in the general election for Maine State Senate District 9 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Geoffrey Gratwick (D)  | 60.6 | 9,203 |
| James LaBrecque (R) | 39.4 | 5,990 | ||
| Total votes: 15,193 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Barbara Ford (R)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Maine State Senate District 9
Incumbent Geoffrey Gratwick advanced from the Democratic primary for Maine State Senate District 9 on June 12, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Geoffrey Gratwick | 100.0 | 2,521 |
| Total votes: 2,521 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Maine State Senate District 9
Barbara Ford advanced from the Republican primary for Maine State Senate District 9 on June 12, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Barbara Ford | 100.0 | 1,729 | |
| Total votes: 1,729 | |||
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2016
- See also: Maine State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Maine State Senate 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.[1]
Incumbent Geoffrey Gratwick defeated Laurence Willey in the Maine State Senate District 9 general election.[2]
| Maine State Senate, District 9 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Geoffrey Gratwick Incumbent |
58.08% | 10,962 | |
| Republican | Laurence Willey | 41.92% | 7,911 | |
| Total Votes | 18,873 | |||
| Source: Maine Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Geoffrey Gratwick ran unopposed in the Maine State Senate District 9 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Maine State Senate, District 9 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Geoffrey Gratwick Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Laurence Willey ran unopposed in the Maine State Senate District 9 Republican primary.[3][4]
| Maine State Senate, District 9 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Laurence Willey (unopposed) | |
2014
- See also: Maine State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Maine State Senate 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. District 32 incumbent Geoffrey Gratwick was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Cary Weston was unopposed in the Republican primary. Gratwick defeated Weston in the general election.[5][6][7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Geoffrey Gratwick Incumbent |
51.1% | 7,538 | |
| Republican | Cary Weston | 45.3% | 6,677 | |
| None | Blank Votes | 3.6% | 526 | |
| Total Votes | 14,741 | |||
2012
- See also: Maine State Senate elections, 2012
Gratwick won election in the 2012 election for Maine State Senate District 32. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 12, 2012, and defeated incumbent Nichi Farnham (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Geoffrey Gratwick |
51.5% | 8,793 | |
| Republican | Nichi Farnham Incumbent | 48.5% | 8,295 | |
| Total Votes | 17,088 | |||
Campaign themes
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Geoffrey Gratwick completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Gratwick's responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
1.) Health care reform - lower costs and improve access for all 2.) job growth in Maine - promoting small business growth and training for jobs of the future 3.) local property tax relief
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
Health care reform. I have been a physician for 40 years. Our system is overly complex, excludes many who need care, too expensive and too often directed towards profit and not medical care. We need to return to a system where the needs of patients are our number one priority
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
Dr Gerald Thompsen
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
Zen in the Art of Archery - Heregel
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
Elected officials should listen more than they talk, focus about long term goals, and be guided by the highest ethical standards.
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
I am a good listener and long term planner
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
The ability to work across the aisle and arrive at a consensus on difficult topics.
What legacy would you like to leave?
A standing committee in the Maine Legislature that will be the clearing house for all legislation and ideas that have to do with improving the way we deliver health care - cost, access, pharmaceuticals, hospitals, providers, quality, and prevention.
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
The Korean War - 7
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
mowing lawns - three summers - starting at age 8
What happened on your most awkward date?
I shaved for the first time on my first date and cut up my face so badly that I needed multiple bandages.... totally mortifying... (:
What is your favorite holiday? Why?
Thanksgiving - because it is low key
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
Myles Falworth
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
I am no stranger to adversity and have had many personal struggles.
Every state besides Nebraska has two legislative chambers. What do you consider the most important differences between the legislative chambers in your state?
The Senate is more collegial and less polarized than the House
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?
Controlling health care costs will both help current businesses and attract new ones. It will make Maine businesses more competitive. Decreasing the cost of health care will put more money in citizen's pockets and keep them healthier.
What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?
Thoughtful cooperation.
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
absolutely.
What process do you favor for redistricting?
Maine's process worked well in 2012.
If you are a current legislator, what appealed to you about your current committees?
I am committed to meaningful health care reform and am in the process of working with leadership to create a standing committee dedicated to this task. It is a major undertaking and will change the way the legislature deals with health care policy. We will have unified as opposed to the current fragmented system. I have been on the Environmental and Natural Resources committee as well as the Government Oversight Committee - as well as a number of task forces.
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
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?
I met a middle aged woman the other day at her door. Her husband had died in an accident when young and left her with three children. She had gone back to school on her own, started a small business, and now has seven employees. Her house was chaotic but magnificent and she had wonderful energy.
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2016
Gratwick's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[10]
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2012
Gratwick's website highlighted the following campaign themes:
Creating Jobs
- Excerpt: "Job growth comes from a dynamic private sector, powered by productive innovative people. It is the direct product of public and private investment, educational excellence, and healthy communities. We need a rich cultural life to keep our motivated young people here."
Healthcare
- Excerpt: "In Augusta, Geoff will work for health care reform that will benefit both the people and the state of Maine, using his medical knowledge and common-sense approach to make a better system."
Education
- Excerpt: "Geoff will work for Bangor and Hermon to ensure the state of Maine honors its voter-mandated commitment to fully fund education, as well as ensuring that the educational systems we have are the best they can be for all our citizens."
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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Personal
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Gratwick has a wife, Lucy.[12]
See also
- Maine State Legislature
- Maine State Senate
- Maine Senate Committees
- Maine 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
- Geoffrey Gratwick on Facebook
- Campaign contributions: 2012
Footnotes
- ↑ Politics1.com, "Maine," archived December 31, 2015
- ↑ Maine Secretary of State, "2016 Election Results," accessed December 20, 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Maine Secretary of State, "List of Candidates who have filed for the June 14, 2016 Primary Election," accessed March 20, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 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, "Primary Candidate List," accessed June 12, 2012
- ↑ Gratwick for Senate, "Current issues," accessed September 20, 2016
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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| Preceded by - |
Maine State Senate District 9 2012–2020 |
Succeeded by Joe Baldacci (D) |
