Ned Claxton
Ned Claxton (Democratic Party) was a member of the Maine State Senate, representing District 20. He assumed office on December 4, 2018. He left office on December 6, 2022.
Claxton (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Maine State Senate to represent District 20. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Claxton was assigned to the following committees:
- Health and Human Services Committee, Chair
- State and Local Government Committee
- Senatorial Vote Committee, Chair
2019-2020
Claxton was assigned to the following committees:
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
- See also: Maine State Senate elections, 2022
Ned Claxton did not file to run for re-election.
2020
See also: Maine State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Maine State Senate District 20
Incumbent Ned Claxton defeated Matthew Leonard in the general election for Maine State Senate District 20 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Ned Claxton (D) | 53.4 | 11,884 | |
 | Matthew Leonard (R)  | 46.6 | 10,361 | |
| Total votes: 22,245 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic Primary for Maine State Senate District 20
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Ned Claxton in round 1 .
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Total votes: 3,269 |
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Republican primary election
Republican Primary for Maine State Senate District 20
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Matthew Leonard in round 1 .
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Total votes: 2,327 |
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2018
- See also: Maine State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Maine State Senate District 20
Ned Claxton defeated Eleanor Espling in the general election for Maine State Senate District 20 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Ned Claxton (D) | 50.7 | 8,993 | |
 | Eleanor Espling (R) | 49.3 | 8,758 | |
| Total votes: 17,751 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Maine State Senate District 20
Ned Claxton advanced from the Democratic primary for Maine State Senate District 20 on June 12, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Ned Claxton | 100.0 | 2,587 | |
| Total votes: 2,587 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Maine State Senate District 20
Eleanor Espling advanced from the Republican primary for Maine State Senate District 20 on June 12, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Eleanor Espling | 100.0 | 2,255 |
| Total votes: 2,255 | |||
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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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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
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
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| Preceded by Eric Brakey (R) |
Maine State Senate District 20 2018-2022 |
Succeeded by Eric Brakey (R) |
