Margaret Craven
Margaret Craven (Democratic Party) was a member of the Maine House of Representatives, representing District 93. She assumed office on December 6, 2022. She left office on December 3, 2024.
Craven (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Maine House of Representatives to represent District 93. She won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Biography
Craven earned an M.S. in adult education from the University of Southern Maine in 2002. Her career experience includes working as a group home administrator with John F. Murphy Homes, Inc.[1][2]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Craven was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Craven was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Craven was assigned to the following committees:
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Craven served on the following committees:
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| • Health and Human Services, Chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Craven served on these committees:
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| • Senatorial Vote |
| • Health and Human Services |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Craven served on these committees:
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| • Appropriations and Financial Affairs |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
Margaret Craven did not file to run for re-election.
2022
See also: Maine House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Maine House of Representatives District 93
Incumbent Margaret Craven defeated Robert McCarthy in the general election for Maine House of Representatives District 93 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Margaret Craven (D) | 65.8 | 2,143 |
| Robert McCarthy (R) | 34.2 | 1,113 | ||
| Total votes: 3,256 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic Primary for Maine House of Representatives District 93
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Margaret Craven in round 1 .
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Total votes: 183 |
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Republican primary election
Republican Primary for Maine House of Representatives District 93
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Robert McCarthy in round 1 .
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Total votes: 144 |
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2020
See also: Maine House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Maine House of Representatives District 59
Incumbent Margaret Craven defeated John Reeder in the general election for Maine House of Representatives District 59 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Margaret Craven (D) | 57.5 | 2,997 |
| John Reeder (R) | 42.5 | 2,218 | ||
| Total votes: 5,215 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic Primary for Maine House of Representatives District 59
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Margaret Craven in round 1 .
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Total votes: 1,002 |
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Republican primary election
Republican Primary for Maine House of Representatives District 59
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: John Reeder in round 1 .
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Total votes: 466 |
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2018
General election
General election for Maine House of Representatives District 59
Margaret Craven defeated John Reeder in the general election for Maine House of Representatives District 59 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Margaret Craven (D) | 58.2 | 2,503 |
| John Reeder (R) | 41.8 | 1,799 | ||
| Total votes: 4,302 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Maine House of Representatives District 59
Margaret Craven advanced from the Democratic primary for Maine House of Representatives District 59 on June 12, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Margaret Craven | 100.0 | 824 |
| Total votes: 824 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Maine House of Representatives District 59
John Reeder advanced from the Republican primary for Maine House of Representatives District 59 on June 12, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | John Reeder | 100.0 | 415 | |
| Total votes: 415 | |||
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2012
- See also: Maine State Senate elections, 2012
Craven won re-election in 2012. She ran unopposed in the June 12, 2012, Democratic primary and defeated Robert Reed (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[3]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic |  Margaret Craven Incumbent |
67.4% | 10,208 | |
| Republican | Robert Reed | 32.6% | 4,933 | |
| Total Votes | 15,141 | |||
2010
- See also: Maine State Senate elections, 2010
Craven won re-election to the 16th District seat in the November 2nd general election.[4] She had no primary opposition. Joel Kase ran for the seat on the Republican ticket. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.
| Maine State Senate, District 16 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Margaret Craven (D)
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6,286 | 51% | ||
| Joel Kase (R) | 5,400 | 44% | ||
| Blank | 588 | 5% | ||
2008
- See also: Maine State Senate elections, 2008
On November 4, 2008, Carven ran for District 16 of the Maine State Senate, beating Corey Troup.[5]
Craven raised $28,705 for her campaign.[6]
| Maine State Senate, District 16 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Margaret Craven (D)
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12,241 | |||
| Corey Troup (R) | 3,940 | |||
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2020
Margaret Craven did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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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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2019
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In 2019, the Maine State Legislature was in session from December 5 through June 19.
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Maine House of Representatives, "Margaret Craven," accessed April 27, 2023
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Margaret Craven," accessed April 27, 2023
- ↑ Maine Secretary of State, "Primary Candidate List," accessed June 12, 2012
- ↑ Maine Bureau of Corporations, Elections & Commissions, "Official 2010 Election Results," accessed February 18, 2014
- ↑ Maine Bureau of Corporations, Elections & Commissions, "Official 2008 State House Election Results," accessed February 18, 2014
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| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Valli Geiger (D) |
Maine House of Representatives District 93 2022-2024 |
Succeeded by Julia McCabe (D) |
| Preceded by Roger Fuller (D) |
Maine House of Representatives District 59 2018-2022 |
Succeeded by Raegan LaRochelle (D) |
| Preceded by - |
Maine State Senate District 16 2008-2014 |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Maine House of Representatives 2002-2008 |
Succeeded by - |
