Lynne Williams
Lynne Williams (Democratic Party) was a member of the Maine House of Representatives, representing District 14. She assumed office on December 6, 2022. She left office on April 1, 2024.
Williams (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Maine House of Representatives to represent District 14. She did not appear on the ballot for the Democratic primary on June 11, 2024.
Williams left office on April 1, 2024, to pursue an "unexpected professional opportunity".[1]
Biography
Lynne Williams was born in Brooklyn, New York, and lives in Bar Harbor, Maine. Williams graduated from Catherine McAuley School for Girls in 1967. She earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Merrimack College in 1972, an M.A. in experimental psychology from City University of New York in 1975, a Ph.D. in social psychology from the University of Southern California in 1981, and a J.D. from Golden Gate University School of Law in 1998. Williams’ career experience includes working as an attorney and as a research assistant with the Social Science Research Institute.[2][3][4]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Williams was assigned to the following committees:
- Transportation Committee, Chair
2021-2022
Williams was assigned to the following committees:
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Maine House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Maine House of Representatives District 14
Gary Friedmann defeated Sandra Gray in the general election for Maine House of Representatives District 14 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Gary Friedmann (D) | 68.3 | 4,291 |
Sandra Gray (R) | 31.7 | 1,989 |
Total votes: 6,280 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic Primary for Maine House of Representatives District 14
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Gary Friedmann in round 1 .
Total votes: 999 |
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Lynne Williams (D)
Republican primary election
Republican Primary for Maine House of Representatives District 14
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Sandra Gray in round 1 .
Total votes: 428 |
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Williams in this election.
Pledges
Williams signed the following pledges.
2022
See also: Maine House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Maine House of Representatives District 14
Incumbent Lynne Williams defeated Stephen Coston in the general election for Maine House of Representatives District 14 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Lynne Williams (D) | 66.6 | 3,620 |
Stephen Coston (R) | 33.4 | 1,814 |
Total votes: 5,434 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic Primary for Maine House of Representatives District 14
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Lynne Williams in round 1 .
Total votes: 1,522 |
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Republican primary election
Republican Primary for Maine House of Representatives District 14
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Stephen Coston in round 1 .
Total votes: 499 |
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2020
See also: Maine House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Maine House of Representatives District 135
Lynne Williams defeated Timothy Oh and Benjamin Meiklejohn in the general election for Maine House of Representatives District 135 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Lynne Williams (D) ![]() | 55.3 | 3,425 |
![]() | Timothy Oh (R) ![]() | 31.5 | 1,952 | |
![]() | Benjamin Meiklejohn (G) | 13.3 | 822 |
Total votes: 6,199 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic Primary for Maine House of Representatives District 135
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Lynne Williams in round 1 .
Total votes: 1,509 |
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Sage Leafsong (D)
Republican primary election
Republican Primary for Maine House of Representatives District 135
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Timothy Oh in round 1 .
Total votes: 630 |
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Green primary election
Green Primary for Maine House of Representatives District 135
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Benjamin Meiklejohn in round 1 .
Total votes: 49 |
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2010
- See also: Maine State Senate elections, 2010
Williams was defeated by Republican candidate Brian Langley in the November 2 general election. Democratic incumbent Dennis Damon was not eligible for re-election.[5]
In the June 8th primary election, Williams ran unopposed.[6]
Maine State Senate, District 28 - Green Primary (2010) | ||||
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Lynne Williams did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2022
Lynne Williams did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Lynne Williams completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Williams' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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|- I am committed to my community and all Mainers to bring about positive social, envirnomental and economic change.
- I seek to raise up those who our society as a whole has forgotten.
- My political and organizing experience is extensive.
Equal justice before the law, including the abolition of for-profit prisons.
The protection of voting rights and free and fair elections, including Ranked Choice Voting.
The Green New Deal, as it is currently worded at the national level.
The availability of free higher education for all, not just college but vocational training, apprenticeships and re-training when job sectors shrink or disappear.
Increased and improved transportation for rural Mainers.
Toughening up the Americans with Disabilities Act.
If your cup is full may it be again." Beautiful.
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2010
On her campaign website, Williams outlines these 10 key values as her main priorities:[7]
- Grassroots Democracy - "We will also work to create new types of political organizations which expand the process of participatory democracy by directly including citizens in the decision-making process."
- Social Justice And Equal Opportunity - "All persons should have the rights and opportunity to benefit equally from the resources afforded us by society and the environment."
- Ecological Wisdom - "Human societies must operate with the understanding that we are part of nature, not separate from nature. We must maintain an ecological balance and live within the ecological and resource limits of our communities and our planet."
- Non-Violence - "It is essential that we develop effective alternatives to society’s current patterns of violence. We will work to demilitarize, and eliminate weapons of mass destruction, without being naive about the intentions of other governments. We recognize the need for self-defense and the defense of others who are in helpless situations."
- Decentralization - "Decision-making should, as much as possible, remain at the individual and local level, while assuring that civil rights are protected for all citizens."
- Community based economics and economic justice - "Local communities must look to economic development that assures protection of the environment and workers’ rights; broad citizen participation in planning; and enhancement of our 'quality of life'."
- Feminism and gender equality - "We have inherited a social system based on male domination of politics and economics. We call for the replacement of the cultural ethics of domination and control with more cooperative ways of interacting that respect differences of opinion and gender."
- Respect for diversity - "We believe it is important to value cultural, ethnic, racial, sexual, religious and spiritual diversity, and to promote the development of respectful relationships across these lines."
- Personal and global responsibility - "We encourage individuals to act to improve their personal well-being and, at the same time, to enhance ecological balance and social harmony."
- Future focus and sustainability - "Our actions and policies should be motivated by long-term goals. We seek to protect valuable natural resources, safely disposing of or “unmaking” all waste we create, while developing a sustainable economics that does not depend on continual expansion for survival."
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2024
In 2024, the Maine State Legislature was in session from January 3 to April 17.
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2023
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In 2023, the Maine State Legislature was in session from December 7 to March 30.
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2022
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In 2022, the Maine State Legislature was in session from January 5 to May 9.
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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
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ News From the States, "Bar Harbor representative resigns early for unforeseen professional opportunity," accessed April 11, 2024
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on June 5, 2020
- ↑ Lynne Williams Campaign for State Representative 2020, "Lynne Williams," accessed January 14, 2021
- ↑ Maine House of Representatives, "Lynne A. Williams," accessed March 24, 2023
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Lynne Williams for Maine State Senate: 10 Key Values
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Preceded by Lynn Copeland (D) |
Maine House of Representatives District 14 2022-2024 |
Succeeded by Gary Friedmann (D) |
Preceded by Brian Hubbell (D) |
Maine House of Representatives District 135 2020-2022 |
Succeeded by Daniel Sayre (D) |