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Heidi Sampson
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Republican Party

Prior offices
Maine House of Representatives District 21
Successor: Ambureen Rana
Maine House of Representatives District 136
Successor: John Eder

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St. Lawrence University, 1981

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Heidi Sampson (Republican Party) was a member of the Maine House of Representatives, representing District 136. She assumed office on December 6, 2022. She left office on December 3, 2024.

Sampson (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Maine House of Representatives to represent District 136. She won in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Biography

Sampson earned a B.S. in biology/chemistry from St. Lawrence University in 1981.[1][2] Her career experience includes owning Tragos Trip Farm & Trillium Herbals and working as an educator and farmer.[2][3] Sampson has served as the Southern Maine regional director of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.[2]

Committee assignments

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2023-2024

Sampson was assigned to the following committees:

2021-2022

Sampson was assigned to the following committees:

2019-2020

Sampson was assigned to the following committees:

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Maine committee assignments, 2017
• Ethics
• Education and Cultural Affairs

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

2024

See also: Maine House of Representatives elections, 2024

Heidi Sampson was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.

2022

See also: Maine House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Maine House of Representatives District 136

Incumbent Heidi Sampson defeated Joseph Wagner in the general election for Maine House of Representatives District 136 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Heidi Sampson
Heidi Sampson (R)
 
55.4
 
2,569
Image of Joseph Wagner
Joseph Wagner (D) Candidate Connection
 
44.6
 
2,072

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 4,641
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Democratic primary election

Democratic Primary for Maine House of Representatives District 136

The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Joseph Wagner in round 1 .

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 340
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Republican primary election

Republican Primary for Maine House of Representatives District 136

The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Heidi Sampson in round 1 .

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 449
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2020

See also: Maine House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Maine House of Representatives District 21

Incumbent Heidi Sampson defeated Clifford Krolick in the general election for Maine House of Representatives District 21 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Heidi Sampson
Heidi Sampson (R) Candidate Connection
 
63.9
 
3,625
Image of Clifford Krolick
Clifford Krolick (D) Candidate Connection
 
36.1
 
2,046

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 5,671
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Democratic primary election

Democratic Primary for Maine House of Representatives District 21

The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Clifford Krolick in round 1 .

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 740
Candidate Connection = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey.

Republican primary election

Republican Primary for Maine House of Representatives District 21

The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Heidi Sampson in round 1 .

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 549
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2018

See also: Maine House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Maine House of Representatives District 21

Incumbent Heidi Sampson defeated Kelcy McNamara and Justin Reinhardt in the general election for Maine House of Representatives District 21 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Image of Heidi Sampson
Heidi Sampson (R)
 
52.6
 
2,296
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Kelcy McNamara (D)
 
38.9
 
1,700
Image of Justin Reinhardt
Justin Reinhardt (G)
 
8.5
 
369

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 4,365
(100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Maine House of Representatives District 21

Kelcy McNamara defeated Clifford Krolick in the Democratic primary for Maine House of Representatives District 21 on June 12, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Kelcy McNamara
 
65.1
 
458
Image of Clifford Krolick
Clifford Krolick
 
34.9
 
246

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.

Total votes: 704
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Maine House of Representatives District 21

Incumbent Heidi Sampson advanced from the Republican primary for Maine House of Representatives District 21 on June 12, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Heidi Sampson
Heidi Sampson
 
100.0
 
672

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.

Total votes: 672
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2016

See also: Maine House of Representatives 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.[4] Incumbent James J. Campbell (Ind.) did not seek re-election.

Heidi Sampson defeated Aaron Carroll in the Maine House of Representatives District 21 general election.[5]

Maine House of Representatives, District 21 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.png Heidi Sampson 60.62% 3,144
     Democratic Aaron Carroll 39.38% 2,042
Total Votes 5,186
Source: Maine Secretary of State

Aaron Carroll ran unopposed in the Maine House of Representatives District 21 Democratic primary.[6][7]

Maine House of Representatives, District 21 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
    Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Aaron Carroll  (unopposed)

Heidi Sampson ran unopposed in the Maine House of Representatives District 21 Republican primary.[6][7]

Maine House of Representatives, District 21 Republican Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
    Republican Green check mark transparent.png Heidi Sampson  (unopposed)


Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2020

Candidate Connection

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Heidi transitioned to the legislature after 5 years serving on the Maine State Board of Education as the first homeschooler ever appointed by a Governor. There she served as chairman of the Career and Technical Education Committee and as a member on the Maine Charter School Commission. A graduate of St. Lawrence University with degrees in Bio-Chem and Sports Medicine she worked as a research scientist at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute and the New England Aquarium. Her parallel interest in fitness and sports lead her to develop and manage several corporate wellness programs in southern Maine. Simultaneously she developed a unique children's multidimensional fitness program, Fun O'Fit™. All these endeavors led to teaching becoming her central theme as she taught and coached. During the winter months she directed a Children's Snow-Sports School, where she trained and mentored a large staff of mostly teenagers. For several decades, Heidi has been greatly involved with homeschooling throughout Maine, the United States and Canada as a frequent conference speaker, teacher and consultant. She has spent many of those years conducting High School Science, History and Government Courses. Most recently, her ultimate enjoyment is with her many animals on her farm.
  • Invest in Career and Technical Education
  • Advocate for Small Businesses
  • Reduce outdated regulations
Education, Parental Rights, Personal Liberties and Constitutional Rights, Health & Wellness
Florence Nightingale, was a courageous, care giver putting other's welfare ahead of hers. She became the pioneer for modern nursing. She was a clear communicator detailing her discoveries and insights paving the way for others. Her example embodied tremendous principles for service and leadership resulting in shifting paradigms thanks to her selfless acts.
I prefer to learn from history. I have an ecclectic supply of original sources that contain thoughtful discussions about human nature, philosophies and first hand accounts for good governing practices. I believe the power is in the people who have the right to freely make their own decisions. I place high premium on personal responsibility and do not support an overreaching government.
Truthful, honorable, accessible, pro-active, hard-working and willing to put in the extra time doing due diligence on understanding issues to make the most informed decision possible.
I've completed two terms and have been successful with several education initiatives. But more important is the high priority I place on constituent services and my work with the many veterans throughout this state.
Know the US and Maine Constitution, Integrity, Honesty, Personal responsibility, Work ethic and willingness to research issues
That I served and advocated for the people of my district and the state of Maine with all my heart, soul and mind.
The Moon landing and watching Neil Armstrong take 'One small step for man, but one giant leap for mankind'. I was 10 years old.
Research Scientist at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute. 4 years
The Lord of The Rings - It illustrates with vibrant, descriptive language the struggle of humanity and the forces trying to destroy or subdue it. It also demonstrates how personal character, courage, bravery and humility are cultivated through life's most difficult challenges.
Gladrielle from Lord of the Rings
"You are my Sunshine"
Individuality vs collectivism
No, but they should know our State and US Constitution well and be willing to work hard
Rebuilding our tourism industry after Covid 19. This encompasses a variety of issues; taxes, regulations, energy costs, etc.
Open communication between the two branches of Government but remaining separate and autonomous while maintaining the constitutional provisions for checks and balances. Conflicts which undermine the independed nature of each branch must be challenged and restricted. In other words we must abide by the distinct roles and responsibilities of each without blurring the lines.
Good legislation is created through relationships between many legislators. Everyone comes to the table with their own sets of ideas and experiences. When legislators honestly work together on bi-partisan issues, that directly impact the people, better policy is produces to benefit people.
the constitutional provision
As a member of the Education and Cultural Affairs Committee, I have been able to successfully shepherd through great, bi-partisan legislation. Education is an area I have been deeply involved with for over 30 years with an array of experiences which have only added value to being on this committee.
I am the ranking member on my committee. I'm happy in the role I have. Leadership roles will take care of themselves. I'm willing to serve in the capacity that will best serve my caucus.
I learn something from many of them, not just one.
I've got my hands full now, so that remains to be seen.
I have met so many wonderful people in my district. I'm struck by the humble, hard-working, Maine people. Their concerns and plights way heavy on me, especially in our current time with lack of unemployment benefits. That is the most gut-wrenching issue at the moment.

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Campaign finance summary

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Heidi Sampson campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2022Maine House of Representatives District 136Won general$32,006 $38,439
2020Maine House of Representatives District 21Won general$25,721 N/A**
2018Maine House of Representatives District 21Won general$15,905 N/A**
2016Maine House of Representatives, District 21Won $19,918 N/A**
Grand total$93,549 $38,439
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Scorecards

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2024

In 2024, the Maine State Legislature was in session from January 3 to April 17.

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Legislators are scored on their votes on bills that would put the tribes in Maine on equal footing with the other federally recognized tribes across the country.


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    Footnotes

    1. ↑ Maine House of Representatives, "Heidi H. Sampson," accessed March 24, 2023
    2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 LinkedIn, "Heidi Sampson," accessed March 24, 2023
    3. ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 14, 2020
    4. ↑ Politics1.com, "Maine," archived December 31, 2015
    5. ↑ Maine Secretary of State, "2016 Election Results," accessed December 20, 2016
    6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Maine Secretary of State, "List of Candidates who have filed for the June 14, 2016 Primary Election," accessed March 20, 2016
    7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Maine Secretary of State, "Tabulations for Primary Elections held on June 14, 2016," accessed August 11, 2016

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    Preceded by
    Billy Bob Faulkingham (R)     		Maine House of Representatives District 136
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    John Eder (R)
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    -     		Maine House of Representatives District 21
    2016-2022    		 Succeeded by
    Ambureen Rana (D)


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