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Jane Knapp
Jane Knapp is a former Republican member of the Maine House of Representatives, representing District 129 from 2008 to 2012. Knapp ran in the 2012 election for Maine House of Representatives District 129.
Knapp is a retired High School Biology Teacher.
She has served on the Gorham School Committee and Gorham Town Council.
Knapp is a member of the Gorham Historical Society, Local Garden Club, and Rotary International.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Knapp served on the following committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Knapp served on the following committees:
Elections
2012
Knapp ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Maine House of Representatives District 129. Knapp ran unopposed in the June 12 Republican primary and was defeated by Andrew McLean (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Andrew McLean |
62% | 3,548 | |
| Republican | Jane Knapp Incumbent | 38% | 2,178 | |
| Total Votes | 5,726 | |||
2010
Knapp's opponent in the November 2 general election was Democratic candidate Daniel LeVasseur, II. According to unofficial results, Knapp defeated LeVasseur in the November 2 general election.[4]
| Maine House of Representatives General Election, District 129 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Jane Knapp (R)
|
2,528 | 56% | ||
| Daniel LeVasseur, II (D) | 1,845 | 41%[5] | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Jane Knapp ran for District 129 of the Maine House of Representatives, beating Daniel Levasseur, II.[6]
Jane Knapp raised $8,051 for her campaign.[7]
| Maine House of Representatives, District 129 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jane Knapp (R)
|
2,858 | |||
| Daniel Levasseur, II (R) | 2,523 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Knapp is single and has two children.[8]
Recent news
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External links
- Maine House of Representatives - Rep. Jane Knapp (dead link)
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Knapp
- ↑ Maine Secretary of State, "2012 Candidate List," accessed May 14, 2012
- ↑ Maine Secretary of State, "Tabulations for Elections held in 2012," accessed March 19, 2014
- ↑ Maine Bureau of Corporations, Elections & Commissions, "Official 2010 Election Results," accessed February 18, 2014
- ↑ Official Maine Election Results, 2010
- ↑ Maine Bureau of Corporations, Elections & Commissions, "Official 2008 State House Election Results," accessed February 18, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on Knapp's 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed June 2, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Maine House of Representatives District 129 2008–2012 |
Succeeded by Andrew McLean (D) |
