Deane Rykerson
Deane Rykerson (Democratic Party) was a member of the Maine House of Representatives, representing District 1. Rykerson assumed office on December 4, 2012. Rykerson left office on December 1, 2020.
Rykerson (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Maine House of Representatives to represent District 1. Rykerson won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Rykerson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2018. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Deane Rykerson, as of April 2020, lived in Kittery Point, Maine. He earned a degree in history from State University at Stony Brook, a bachelor of architecture from the Boston Architectural College, and a master of design studies from Harvard University. Rykerson’s career experience includes working as the founder of Rykerson Architecture. He has been a member of the Boston Society of Architects.[1]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Rykerson was assigned to the following committees:
- Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee
- Labor and Housing Committee (decommissioned)
- Bills in the Second Reading Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Maine committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Bills in the Second Reading |
| • Energy, Utilities and Technology |
| • Government Oversight |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Rykerson served on the following committees:
| Maine committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Energy, Utilities and Technology |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Rykerson served on the following committees:
| Maine committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Energy, Utilities and Technology |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
Deane Rykerson was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.
2018
General election
General election for Maine House of Representatives District 1
Incumbent Deane Rykerson defeated Andrew Howard in the general election for Maine House of Representatives District 1 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Deane Rykerson (D)  | 70.1 | 2,914 |
| Andrew Howard (G) | 29.9 | 1,241 | ||
| Total votes: 4,155 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Maine House of Representatives District 1
Incumbent Deane Rykerson advanced from the Democratic primary for Maine House of Representatives District 1 on June 12, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Deane Rykerson | 100.0 | 1,063 |
| Total votes: 1,063 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Maine House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on June 14, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 15, 2016.[2]
Incumbent Deane Rykerson defeated Ronald Pulchlopek in the Maine House of Representatives District 1 general election.[3]
| Maine House of Representatives, District 1 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Deane Rykerson Incumbent |
67.40% | 3,355 | |
| Republican | Ronald Pulchlopek | 32.60% | 1,623 | |
| Total Votes | 4,978 | |||
| Source: Maine Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Deane Rykerson ran unopposed in the Maine House of Representatives District 1 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Maine House of Representatives, District 1 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Deane Rykerson Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Ronald Pulchlopek ran unopposed in the Maine House of Representatives District 1 Republican primary.[4][5]
| Maine House of Representatives, District 1 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Ronald Pulchlopek (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Maine House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 10, 2014, and a general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for party candidates wishing to run in this election was March 17, 2014. The deadline for write-in candidates to run in the primary election was April 28, 2014, and the deadline for non-party candidates to run in the general election was June 2, 2014. The deadline for write-in candidates to run in the general election was September 22, 2014. District 151 incumbent Deane Rykerson was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Jeffrey Pelletier was unopposed in the Republican primary. Rykerson defeated Pelletier in the general election.[6][7][8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Deane Rykerson Incumbent |
58.1% | 2,119 | |
| Republican | Jeffrey Pelletier | 38.7% | 1,412 | |
| None | Blank Votes | 3.2% | 118 | |
| Total Votes | 3,649 | |||
2012
Rykerson won election in the 2012 election for Maine House of Representatives District 151. Rykerson replaced the winner of the June 12 Democratic primary, William Peirce, who withdrew after the primary election and defeated Gail Lemont (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Deane Rykerson |
52.4% | 2,274 | |
| Republican | Gail Lemont | 47.6% | 2,064 | |
| Total Votes | 4,338 | |||
Campaign themes
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Deane Rykerson participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on July 6, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Deane Rykerson's responses follow below.[11]
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
| “ | Clean energy Economic justice Health care for all[12][13] |
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What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?
| “ | Serving on the Energy Committee in the Maine Legislature has shown me the possibilities for a clean energy future which we have to embrace.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[13]
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Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Deane Rykerson answered the following:
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow and why?
| “ | Elizabeth Warren. I am not a follower.[13] | ” |
| “ | The Post in saving our independent press.[13] | ” |
| “ | Honesty and vision.[13] | ” |
| “ | I am never afraid to speak my mind.[13] | ” |
| “ | Representing constituents, affirming a path forward for the state.[13] | ” |
| “ | A cleaner environment[13] | ” |
| “ | McCarthy Hearings age 3.[13] | ” |
| “ | Warehouse handler in printing plant for the summer when I was 15.[13] | ” |
| “ | 1968 was my most awkward date when Nixon was elected.[13] | ” |
| “ | Easter with its pagan origins and celebration of resurrection.[13] | ” |
| “ | The Odyssey about everyone's journey to find their home.[13] | ” |
| “ | Zorba the Greek.[13] | ” |
| “ | Photographs with their memories.[13] | ” |
| “ | you can't always get what you want'[13] | ” |
| “ | Impatience[13] | ” |
| “ | The Senate is more compromising.[13] | ” |
| “ | drawback- less vetting. advantage- simplified process.[13] | ” |
| “ | Yes, especially with term limits[13] | ” |
| “ | Aging workforce, sea level rise[13] | ” |
| “ | checks and balances[13] | ” |
| “ | Yes, for education, expanded point of view[13] | ” |
| “ | bipartisan commission[13] | ” |
| “ | Energy and Technology are critical for the state's future[13] | ” |
| “ | No[13] | ” |
| “ | no[13] | ” |
| “ | no[13] | ” |
| “ | Several stories about lack of affordable health care causing pain and suffering[13] | ” |
Campaign finance summary
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2020
In 2020, the Maine State Legislature was in session from January 8 to March 17.
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2019
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In 2019, the Maine State Legislature was in session from December 5 through June 19.
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2018
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In 2018, the Maine State Legislature was in session from January 3 to May 2. The legislature held a special session from June 19 to September 13.
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2017
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In 2017, the Maine State Legislature was in session from December 7 through July 4. The legislature reconvened on July 20. The legislature held a veto session on August 2. The legislature held its first special session on October 23. The legislature held its second special session on November 6.
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2016
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In 2016, the Maine State Legislature was in session from January 6 through April 20. A one-day veto session was held on April 29.
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2015
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In 2015, the Maine State Legislature was in session from December 3, 2014, through July 16, 2015.
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2014
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In 2014, the Maine State Legislature was in session from January 8 through May 2.
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2013
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In 2013, the Maine State Legislature was in session from December 5, 2012, to July 10, 2013.
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2012
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In 2012, the Maine State Legislature was in session from January 4 through April 14, in recess from April 14 through May 13, and adjourned May 31.
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Personal
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Rykerson and his wife, Wendy, have three children.[14]
See also
- Maine State Legislature
- Maine House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Joint Committees
- Maine state legislative districts
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2012
Footnotes
- ↑ Maine House Democrats, "Deane Rykerson," accessed April 2, 2020
- ↑ Politics1.com, "Maine," archived December 31, 2015
- ↑ Maine Secretary of State, "2016 Election Results," accessed December 20, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Maine Secretary of State, "List of Candidates who have filed for the June 14, 2016 Primary Election," accessed March 20, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Maine Secretary of State, "Tabulations for Primary Elections held on June 14, 2016," accessed August 11, 2016
- ↑ Bureau of Corporations, Elections & Commissions, "List of Primary Candidates," accessed May 8, 2014
- ↑ Bureau of Corporations, Elections & Commissions, "List of Non-Party Candidates," accessed June 2, 2014
- ↑ Bureau of Corporations, Elections & Commissions, "Primary Election - June 10, 2014," accessed December 5, 2014
- ↑ Bureau of Corporations, Elections & Commissions, "General Election - November 4, 2014," accessed December 5, 2014
- ↑ Maine Secretary of State, "2012 General Election Candidate List" accessed July 31, 2012
- ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
- ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Deane Rykerson's responses," July 6, 2018
- ↑ 13.00 13.01 13.02 13.03 13.04 13.05 13.06 13.07 13.08 13.09 13.10 13.11 13.12 13.13 13.14 13.15 13.16 13.17 13.18 13.19 13.20 13.21 13.22 13.23 13.24 13.25 13.26 13.27 13.28 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed June 2, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Devin Beliveau (D) |
Maine House of Representatives District 151 2012–2020 |
Succeeded by Kristi Mathieson |
