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John Cushing
From Ballotpedia
John Cushing was a Republican candidate for District 5 of the Maine State Senate. The primary election was on June 8, 2010, and the general election was on November 2, 2010.[1]
Campaign themes
2010
Cushing's campaign website listed his leadership priorities for change:
- Energy - "Energy independence is a Maine issue requiring leadership in Augusta. We cannot afford to wait for others to determine our future for us."
- Taxes - "End the unrelenting cycle of tax increases. Each time taxes go up, the number of jobs in Maine goes down. A sound economy requires sound tax policies."
- Spending - "A six billion dollar budget ought to be enough. LImiting choices, making priorities and being disciplined will get the job done."
- Economy - "A strong economy requires lowering the cost of energy, limiting taxes and controlling spending. This is the kind of leadership Augusta should be providing."
Elections
2010
- See also: Maine State Senate elections, 2010
Cushing ran unopposed in the June 8th Republican primary. Cushing was defeated by Democratic incumbent Barry Hobbins in the November 2 general election.[2][3]
| Maine State Senate, District 5 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Barry Hobbins (D)
|
9,324 | 54% | ||
| John Cushing (R) | 6,976 | 41% | ||
| Blank | 880 | 5% | ||
External links
- List of candidates certified for the June 8, 2010 primary in Maine
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- John Cushing for Senate on Facebook
- Maine Official Election Results
Footnotes
- ↑ Maine Bureau of Corporations, Elections & Commissions, "Official 2010 Election Results," accessed February 18, 2014
- ↑ Maine Bureau of Corporations, Elections & Commissions, "Official 2010 Election Results," accessed February 18, 2014
- ↑ Maine Bureau of Corporations, Elections & Commissions, "Official 2010 Election Results," accessed February 18, 2014
Current members of the Maine State Senate
Leadership
Senate President:Matthea Daughtry
Majority Leader:Teresa Pierce
Senators
District 1
Susan Bernard (R)
District 2
Harold Stewart (R)
District 3
Bradlee Farrin (R)
District 4
Stacey Guerin (R)
District 5
Russell Black (R)
District 6
Marianne Moore (R)
District 7
Nicole Grohoski (D)
District 8
Mike Tipping (D)
District 9
Joe Baldacci (D)
District 10
David Haggan (R)
District 11
Glenn Curry (D)
District 12
District 13
Cameron Reny (D)
District 14
Craig Hickman (D)
District 15
District 16
Scott Cyrway (R)
District 17
District 18
Richard Bennett (R)
District 19
Joseph Martin (R)
District 20
Bruce Bickford (R)
District 21
Margaret Rotundo (D)
District 22
James Libby (R)
District 23
Matthea Daughtry (D)
District 24
Denise Tepler (D)
District 25
Teresa Pierce (D)
District 26
Timothy Nangle (D)
District 27
Jill Duson (D)
District 28
District 29
Anne Carney (D)
District 30
Stacy Brenner (D)
District 31
Donna Bailey (D)
District 32
Henry Ingwersen (D)
District 33
District 34
Joseph Rafferty (D)
District 35
Mark Lawrence (D)
Democratic Party (20)
Republican Party (15)
