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Megan Rochelo
Megan M. Rochelo (b. December 14, 1976) is a former Democratic member of the Maine House of Representatives, representing District 136 from 2010 to 2014. Rochelo did not seek re-election in 2014.
Biography
Rochelo earned her B.S. in management and sociology from the College of Saint Benedict in 1999 and her M.S. in public health from Boston University in 2002. Her professional experience includes working as president of the Heart of Biddeford, director of the Coastal Healthy Communities Coalition for the University of New England, and trustee of the Eastern Trail Alliance.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Rochelo served on the following committees:
| Maine committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Appropriations and Financial Affairs |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Rochelo served on the following committees:
| Maine committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Bills in the Second Reading |
| • Judiciary |
Elections
2012
Rochelo won re-election in the 2012 election for Maine House of Representatives District 136. Rochelo defeated Bobby Mills in the June 12 Democratic primary and defeated Lucille Rowe (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Megan Rochelo Incumbent |
71.1% | 1,868 | |
| Republican | Lucille Rowe | 28.9% | 760 | |
| Total Votes | 2,628 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Megan Rochelo Incumbent |
76.6% | 324 |
| Bobby Mills | 23.4% | 99 |
| Total Votes | 423 | |
2010
Rochelo's opponent in the November 2 general election was Republican candidate Wayne Sturgis. According to official results, Rochelo defeated Sturgis in the November 2 general election. Rochelo defeated Bobby Mills 353-287 in the Democratic primary on June 8, 2010.[3][4] Democratic incumbent Stephen Beaudette was not eligible to run for re-election under Maine's term limits.
| Maine House of Representatives General Election, District 136, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Megan Rochelo |
68% | 1,335 | |
| Republican | Wayne Sturgis | 32% | 627 | |
| Total Votes | 1,962 | |||
| Maine House of Representatives, District 136 Democratic Primary, 2010 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Megan Rochelo |
55.2% | 353 |
| Bobby Mills | 44.8% | 287 |
| Total Votes | 640 | |
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Rochelo is married to her husband, Jason.
Recent news
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See also
- Maine State Legislature
- Maine House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Joint Committees
- Maine state legislative districts
External links
- Official campaign website
- Maine House of Representatives - Rep. Megan Rochelo
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010
- Megan Rochelo on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ Maine Secretary of State, "2012 Candidate List," accessed May 14, 2012
- ↑ Maine Secretary of State, "Tabulations for Elections held in 2012," accessed March 19, 2014
- ↑ Biddeford Maine, "2010 Primary Results," accessed November 28, 2014
- ↑ Maine Bureau of Corporations, Elections & Commissions, "Official 2010 Election Results," accessed February 18, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Stephen Beaudette (D) |
Maine House of Representatives District 136 2010–2014 |
Succeeded by - |
