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Kathy Downes
Kathy Downes (Republican Party) was a member of the Maine House of Representatives, representing District 130. She assumed office on December 1, 2020. She left office on December 6, 2022.
Downes (Republican Party) ran for election to the Maine House of Representatives to represent District 130. She won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Biography
Kathy Downes was born in Bucksport, Maine.[1] Downes graduated from Bucksport High School. Her career experience includes working with Brewer Savings Bank and Maine Savings Bank.[2]
Committee assignments
Note: This membership information was last updated in September 2023. Ballotpedia completes biannual updates of committee membership. If you would like to send us an update, email us at: editor@ballotpedia.org.
2021-2022
Downes was assigned to the following committees:
Elections
2022
Kathy Downes did not file to run for re-election.
2020
See also: Maine House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Maine House of Representatives District 130
Kathy Downes defeated Nicolas Delli Paoli in the general election for Maine House of Representatives District 130 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Kathy Downes (R) | 63.6 | 3,344 |
 | Nicolas Delli Paoli (D)  | 36.4 | 1,910 | |
| Total votes: 5,254 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic Primary for Maine House of Representatives District 130
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Nicolas Delli Paoli in round 1 .
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Total votes: 663 |
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Republican primary election
Republican Primary for Maine House of Representatives District 130
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Kathy Downes in round 1 .
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Total votes: 937 |
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Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Scorecards
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2022
In 2022, the Maine State Legislature was in session from January 5 to May 9.
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- Wabanaki Alliance: Senate and House
- 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.
2021
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In 2021, the Maine State Legislature was in session from December 2 to March 30.
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2020
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In 2020, the Maine State Legislature was in session from January 8 to March 17.
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
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| Preceded by Richard Campbell (R) |
Maine House of Representatives District 130 2020-2022 |
Succeeded by Lynn Copeland (D) |
