David Trahan
David Trahan is a former Republican member of the Maine State Senate representing District 20 from 2008 to 2012. Trahan also served in the Maine House of Representatives from 1998 to 2006. As of August 4, Trahan announced that he will resign his position as senator in December 2011, in order to take over as the new executive director of the Sportsman's Alliance of Maine. Trahan decided to wait to step down so that he would be able to participate in the Legislature's special congressional redistricting session in September, and to help complete work on a bill seeking to rewrite Mane's tax laws.[1]
Trahan's professional experience includes working as a professional logger.
Trahan attended University of Maine-Augusta.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Trahan served on these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Trahan served on these committees:
- Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
- Government Oversight Committee
- Engrossed Bills
District 20
Trahan represents Maine Senate District 20. District 20 includes most of Lincoln County[2].
Issues
Healthcare
In response to the question, "Why are Maine’s health care costs above national averages?" Trahan answered:
"Maine has the oldest population in the nation, so that’s a strike against us. It’s also very rural, so health care is inherently more expensive because it’s spread out. We’ve become a state where special interests are carving out health care while everyone else pays for it. Some of these groups are essentially rationing care for to benefit themselves."[3]
Elections
2010
- See also: Maine State Senate elections, 2010
Trahan won re-election to the 20th District seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. Christopher Johnson ran for the seat on the Democratic ticket. Daniel Schweitzer ran for the seat as an Independent. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[4]
| Maine State Senate, District 20 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 David Trahan (R)
|
10,909 | 56% | ||
| Christopher Johnson (D) | 6,178 | 32% | ||
| Daniel Schweitzer (I) | 1,794 | 9% | ||
| Blank | 649 | 3% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Trahan ran for District 20 of the Maine State Senate, beating Peter Rines.[5]
Trahan raised $24,285 for his campaign.[6]
| Maine State Senate, District 20 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| David Trahan (R)
|
12,243 | |||
| Peter Rines (D) | 10,663 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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David is married to Pamela Trahan and resides in Waldoboro, Maine.
External links
- Senator Trahan's website
- Official Maine State Senate website
- Maine Senate Republicans profile
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
- State Surge profile - legislative and voting track record
Footnotes
- ↑ Wmtw.com, Maine State Sen. To Step Down To Take Lobbying Job, Aug. 4, 2011 (dead link)
- ↑ "Maine Senate" Senator Listing by County
- ↑ "Q&A with Senator David Trahan (R, District 20)," Maine Watchdog, December 13, 2010
- ↑ Maine Bureau of Corporations, Elections & Commissions, "Official 2010 Election Results," accessed February 18, 2014
- ↑ Maine Bureau of Corporations, Elections & Commissions, "Official 2008 State House Election Results," accessed February 18, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on Trahan's 2008 campaign contributions
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Maine Senate District 20 2008–2012 |
Succeeded by Chris Johnson (D) |
