Laura Fortman
Laura Fortman is the Maine Commissioner of Labor. She assumed office in 2019. Her current term ends on January 6, 2027.
Fortman (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Maine State Senate to represent District 13. She lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Fortman was a Democratic candidate who sought election to the Maine State Senate to represent District 13. Fortman lost the general election on November 6, 2018, after advancing from the primary on June 12, 2018.
Biography
Laura Fortman’s career experience includes working as Deputy Administrator for the Wage and Hour Division at the U.S. Department of Labor from 2013 to 2017. She also worked in the Department of Labor under Governor John Baldacci from 2003 to 2001.[1]
Elections
2018
- See also: Maine State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Maine State Senate District 13
Incumbent Dana Dow defeated Laura Fortman in the general election for Maine State Senate District 13 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Dana Dow (R) | 51.0 | 10,266 |
| Laura Fortman (D) | 49.0 | 9,881 | ||
| Total votes: 20,147 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Maine State Senate District 13
Laura Fortman advanced from the Democratic primary for Maine State Senate District 13 on June 12, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Laura Fortman | 100.0 | 3,464 | |
| Total votes: 3,464 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Maine State Senate District 13
Incumbent Dana Dow advanced from the Republican primary for Maine State Senate District 13 on June 12, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Dana Dow | 100.0 | 3,592 |
| Total votes: 3,592 | |||
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Endorsements
Fortman was endorsed in the race by former President Barack Obama (D).[2]
See also
- Maine Commissioner of Labor
- Labor Commissioner
- State legislative elections, 2018
- Maine State Senate elections, 2018
- Maine State Senate
External links
Footnotes
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| Preceded by - |
Maine Commissioner of Labor 2019-Present |
Succeeded by - |
