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| Maine House of Representatives District 15 | ||
| Current incumbent | Margaret O'Neil  | |
| Population | 8,364 | |
| Ethnicity | 1.5% Black, 1.2% Hispanic | |
| Voting age | 83.8% age 18 and over | |
Maine's fifteenth state house district is represented by Democratic Representative Margaret O'Neil.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 8,364 civilians reside within Maine's fifteenth state house district. Maine state representatives represent an average of 8,682 residents. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 8,333 residents.
Members of the Maine House of Representatives serve two-year terms with term limits. Maine legislators assume office after the first Wednesday in December after their election.
Section 4 of Part 1 of Article 4 of the Maine Constitution states, "Qualifications; residency requirement. No person shall be a member of the House of Representatives, unless the person shall, at the commencement of the period for which the person is elected, have been 5 years a citizen of the United States, have arrived at the age of 21 years, have been a resident in this State one year; and for the 3 months next preceding the time of this person's election shall have been, and, during the period for which elected, shall continue to be a resident in the district which that person represents."
| State legislators | |
|---|---|
| Salary | Per diem |
| $10,131/year | $38/day for lodging (or mileage and tolls up to $38/day in lieu of housing). $32/day for meals. Set by statute. |
The Maine legislature is one of 15 state legislatures with term limits. Voters enacted the Maine Term Limits Act in 1993. That initiative said that Maine representatives are subject to term limits of no more than four two-year terms, or a total of eight years.
The first year that the term limits enacted in 1993 impacted the ability of incumbents to run for office was in 1996.
If there is a vacancy in the house, a special election must be held to fill the vacant seat. The Governor must call for an election and allow all political committees representing the vacant seat to set all deadlines. The person elected to the seat serves for the remainder of the unexpired term.
Elections for the office of Maine House of Representatives will take place in 2020. The general election will be held on November 3, 2020. A primary is scheduled for June 9, 2020. The filing deadline is March 16, 2020.
Incumbent Margaret O'Neil (D) defeated Joseph Lynch (R) in the general election for Maine House of Representatives District 15 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Margaret O'Neil (D) |
62.9
|
2,747 |
|
|
Joseph Lynch (R) |
37.1
|
1,622 | |
|
|
Total votes: 4,369 (100.00% precincts reporting) |
Incumbent Margaret O'Neil advanced from the Democratic primary for Maine House of Representatives District 15 on June 12, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Margaret O'Neil (D) |
100
|
843 |
|
|
Total votes: 843 |
Joseph Lynch advanced from the Republican primary for Maine House of Representatives District 15 on June 12, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Joseph Lynch (R) |
100
|
470 |
|
|
Total votes: 470 |
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. Incumbent Justin Chenette (D) did not seek re-election.
Margaret O'Neil defeated Mark Bedell in the Maine House of Representatives District 15 general election.Maine House of Representatives, District 15 General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Margaret O'Neil |
66.11% | 3,342 | |
| Republican | Mark Bedell | 33.89% | 1,713 | |
| Total Votes | 5,055 | |||
| Source: Maine Secretary of State | ||||
Maine House of Representatives, District 15 Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Margaret O'Neil |
51.77% | 380 | |
| Democratic | Kathie Purdy | 48.23% | 354 | |
| Total Votes | 734 | |||
Maine House of Representatives, District 15 Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mark Bedell (unopposed) |
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 134 incumbent Justin Chenette was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Frederick Fortier was unopposed in the Republican primary but withdrew after the primary; Carol Patterson was named as his replacement. Chenette defeated Patterson in the general election.
Maine House of Representatives District 15, General Election, 2014
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Justin Chenette Incumbent |
60.1% | 2,451 | |
| Republican | Carol Patterson | 37% | 1,510 | |
| None | Blank Votes | 2.9% | 117 | |
| Total Votes | 4,078 | |||
Elections for the office of Maine House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on June 12, 2012, and a general election on November 6, 2012. The signature-filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 15, 2012. Incumbent Adam Goode (D) defeated Samuel Canders (R) in the general election. Neither candidate faced opposition in their primary.
Maine House of Representatives, District 15, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Adam Goode Incumbent |
68.1% | 2,465 | |
| Republican | Samuel Canders | 31.9% | 1,155 | |
| Total Votes | 3,620 | |||
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Maine House of Representatives District 15 raised a total of $93,288. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $4,664 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Maine House of Representatives District 15
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $14,996 | 3 | $4,999 |
| 2014 | $9,615 | 3 | $3,205 |
| 2012 | $7,462 | 2 | $3,731 |
| 2010 | $10,522 | 2 | $5,261 |
| 2008 | $14,297 | 4 | $3,574 |
| 2006 | $10,701 | 2 | $5,351 |
| 2004 | $11,035 | 2 | $5,518 |
| 2002 | $7,925 | 1 | $7,925 |
| 2000 | $6,735 | 1 | $6,735 |
| Total | $93,288 | 20 | $4,664 |
