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Paul Bennett
Paul Edward Bennett is a former Republican member of the Maine House of Representatives, representing District 141 from 2010 to 2014.
Biography
Bennett earned his B.A. in accounting from Bentley University. His professional experience includes working as a math teacher and real estate agent.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Bennett served on the following committees:
| Maine committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Taxation |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Bennett served on the following committees:
| Maine committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Taxation |
Elections
2012
Bennett won re-election in the 2012 election for Maine House of Representatives District 141. Bennett ran unopposed in the June 12 Republican primary and defeated Edward Legg (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Paul Bennet Incumbent |
51.7% | 2,869 | |
| Democratic | Edward Legg | 48.3% | 2,679 | |
| Total Votes | 5,548 | |||
2010
Bennett's opponent in the November 2 general election was Democratic incumbent Edward Legg. Bennett defeated Legg in the November 2 general election.[3]
| Maine House of Representatives General Election, District 141 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Paul Bennett (R)
|
2,441 | 53% | ||
| Edward Legg (D) | 2,029 | 44% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Bennett and his wife, Julie, have three children.
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
- Maine House of Representatives - Rep. Paul Bennett
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010
- Paul Bennett on Facebook
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Edward Legg (D) |
Maine House of Representatives District 141 2010–2014 |
Succeeded by - |
