Owen Pickus
Owen Bruce Pickus was a Republican candidate for District 4 of the Maine State Senate.[1] The primary election was on June 8, 2010, and the general election was on November 2, 2010.[2]
Biography
Pickus served as president and medical director of the Marine Centers for Healthcare.[3]
Campaign themes
2010
Pickus' website highlighted the following campaign issues:[3]
- Solutions - "A businessman who knows what it takes to fix state government and restore fiscal discipline."
- Spending - "Provide for more sustainable government, through thoughtful spending reforms that cut waste and prioritize spending programs."
- Taxes - "Provide needed tax relief to Maine families and small businesses."
- Government - "Limit the role of government to increase efficiency, effectiveness, and transparency."
Elections
2010
- See also: Maine State Senate elections, 2010
Pickus was defeated by Democratic incumbent Nancy Sullivan in the November 2 general election.[1]
In the June 8th primary election, Pickus ran unopposed.[4][5]
Maine State Senate, District 4 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
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8,449 | 51% | ||
Owen Bruce Pickus (R) | 7,391 | 45% | ||
Blank | 574 | 3% |
External links
- List of candidates certified for the June 8, 2010 primary in Maine
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Maine Official Election Results
- ↑ List of candidates certified for the June 8, 2010 primary in Maine, December 23, 2013
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Owen Pickus for State Senate: Mainpage
- ↑ 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