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Richard Sykes

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Richard Sykes
Republican Party
Prior offices:
Maine House of Representatives District 98
Years in office: 2002 - 2010
Personal
Profession
Legislator

Richard Sykes (b. April 20, 1942) is a former Republican member of the Maine House of Representatives, representing the 98th District from 2002 to 2010. In 2010, Sykes was ineligible to run under Maine's term limits.

Biography

Sykes served as principal of Lewiston High School from 1986 to2001. He previously served as principal of Lake Region High School, assistant principal of Cape Elizabeth High School, and teacher in Cape Elizabeth School District. He also served in the United States Army Reserve.[1]

Committee assignments

Prior to leaving the house, Sykes served on the following committees:

Elections

2010

Sykes was ineligible to run under Maine's term limits.

2008

On November 4, 2008, Richard Sykes ran for District 98 of the Maine House of Representatives, beating Megan Crawford.[2]

Richard Sykes raised $4,696 for his campaign.[3]

Maine House of Representatives, District 98
Candidates Votes
Green check mark transparent.png Richard Sykes (R) 3,216
Megan Crawford (D) 2,049

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Footnotes

  1. ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Sykes
  2. ↑ Maine House of Representatives official election results for 2008
  3. ↑ Follow the Money's report on Sykes' 2008 campaign contributions
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Preceded by
- 		Maine House of Representatives District 98
2002–2010 		Succeeded by
Paul Waterhouse (R)


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