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Melvin Newendyke
Melvin Newendyke is a former Republican member of the Maine House of Representatives, representing District 80 from 2010 to 2014. Newendyke did not seek re-election in 2014.
Biography
Newendyke earned his B.S. in accounting from Bob Jones University. His professional experience includes working as a farmer, bank executive data center manager, systems analyst and computer programmer.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Newendyke served on the following committees:
| Maine committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Engrossed Bills |
| • Energy, Utilities and Technology |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Newendyke served on the following committees:
| Maine committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development |
Elections
2012
Newendyke ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Maine House of Representatives District 80. Newendyke ran unopposed in the June 12 Republican primary and defeated Rachel Sukeforth (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Melvin Newendyke Incumbent |
50% | 2,459 | |
| Democratic | Rachel Sukeforth | 50% | 2,455 | |
| Total Votes | 4,914 | |||
2010
Newendyke's opponent in the November 2 general election was Democratic candidate Scott Wing. According to unofficial results, Newendyke defeated Wing in the November 2 general election.[3] Democratic incumbent Nancy Smith was not eligible for re-election under Maine's term limits.
| Maine House of Representatives General Election, District 80 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Melvin Newendyke (R)
|
2,308 | 55% | ||
| Scott Wing (D) | 1,776 | 42% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Newendyke and his wife, Barbara, have two 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 - Melvin Newendyke
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Nancy Smith (D) |
Maine House of Representatives District 80 2010–2014 |
Succeeded by - |
