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Pamela Swift
Pamela Swift (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Maine House of Representatives to represent District 62. She lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Pamela Swift earned a bachelor's degree from Virginia Tech in 1984 and an M.D. from the Medical College of Virginia in 1988. Her career experience includes working as a farmer and OB/GYN. Swift has been affiliated with the Palermo Community Library, Branch Mills Grange #336, and the Palermo Historical Society.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Maine House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Maine House of Representatives District 62
Incumbent Katrina Smith defeated Pamela Swift in the general election for Maine House of Representatives District 62 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Katrina Smith (R) | 64.1 | 3,461 |
 | Pamela Swift (D) | 35.9 | 1,942 | |
| Total votes: 5,403 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic Primary for Maine House of Representatives District 62
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Pamela Swift in round 1 .
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Total votes: 311 |
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Republican primary election
Republican Primary for Maine House of Representatives District 62
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Katrina Smith in round 1 .
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Total votes: 647 |
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Swift in this election.
2022
See also: Maine House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Maine House of Representatives District 62
Katrina Smith defeated Pamela Swift and Lindsey Harwath in the general election for Maine House of Representatives District 62 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Katrina Smith (R) | 57.8 | 2,666 |
| Pamela Swift (D) | 32.7 | 1,505 | |
| Lindsey Harwath (Independent) | 9.5 | 438 | ||
| Total votes: 4,609 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic Primary for Maine House of Representatives District 62
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Pamela Swift in round 1 .
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Total votes: 357 |
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Republican primary election
Republican Primary for Maine House of Representatives District 62
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Katrina Smith in round 1 .
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Total votes: 840 |
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Endorsements
To view Swift's endorsements in the 2022 election, please click here.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
Pamela Swift completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Swift's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Swift earned a bachelor’s degree in animal science with the intention of becoming a veterinarian, but later decided to pursue a medical degree. After graduating from medical school and completing her residency in obstetrics and gynecology, Swift joined a large practice that specialized in high-risk obstetrical cases, where she worked her way up to full business partner. After 23 years practicing medicine, Swift returned to her animal science roots and purchased a farm in Palermo with her husband, Don, where they raise grass-fed sheep, free-range organic laying hens, and acorn-fattened pigs.
Pam has been civically engaged in her community serving as Secretary on the Board of Trustees for the Palermo Community Library, Secretary for the Branch Mills Grange, #336, Chair of the Palermo Days Committe, and member of the Palermo Historical Society. She is also currently serving her second term on the Select Board of Palermo.- HEALTHCARE: Swift supports health insurance coverage for all, reducing the cost of prescription medications, protecting women’s bodily autonomy, and preventing / treating opioid addiction.
- AGRICULTURE: Swift is focused on food sovereignty, supporting our small family farms, and dealing with the threat imposed by PFAS, or forever chemicals.
- ENVIRONMENT: Swift notes observable real-world concerns with the changing climate. During drought years, she’s had to start feeding her sheep hay in August instead of December because the grass didn’t grow back after the first round of grazing. This dramatically increases the cost of production. Also, milder winters mean more ticks resulting in a higher risk of tick-borne diseases—not just for people, but for horses, cattle, and dogs as well. And Brown-tailed moths are negatively impacting both quality of life and Maine businesses—especially those involving tourism.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 26, 2022
