Kevin Raye
Kevin Raye | |
|---|---|
| President of the Maine Senate | |
| In office 2010–2012 | |
| Preceded by | Libby Mitchell |
| Succeeded by | Justin Alfond |
| Member of the Maine Senate from the 29th district | |
| In office 2004–2012 | |
| Preceded by | Carolyn Gilman |
| Succeeded by | David Burns |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 7, 1961 Eastport, Maine |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Karen Raye |
| Residence | Perry, Maine |
| Alma mater | Bates College |
| Profession | Small Business Owner |
Kevin L. Raye (born February 7, 1961) is an American politician. Raye is a member of the
Early life, education, and early career
Raye was born February 7, 1961, in
Along with his wife Karen, he owns and operates Raye's Mustard Mill, which has been run by members of the Raye family since 1900. He spent seventeen years working for former U.S. Representative and former U.S. Senator Olympia Snowe. He served as her Chief of Staff for six years.[1]
Maine legislature
Raye represented Maine Senate District 29. District 29 includes a portion of Hancock County and Washington County.[2]
Elections
Raye won re-election to the 29th District Seat in 2010, defeating Democrat F. James Whalen.[3] On November 4, 2008, Raye won re-election by defeating Karen Johnson and Dana Kadey.[4]
Committee assignments
- Select Committee on Joint Rules
- Senatorial Vote Committee
- Senate Rules Committee
- Legislative Council
Congressional campaigns
2002
Michaud, then a State Senator, narrowly defeated Republican Raye in the race to replace incumbent Democrat
2012
Raye, who was unable to run for re-election the Maine Senate due to
Raye received 41.8% of the vote and lost to incumbent Michaud.
2014
After Rep. Michaud announced he was running for
Personal life
Raye and his family resides in
References
- ^ "Main Esenategop – Blog de Tecnologías de Trading en España".
- ^ "Maine Senate" Senator Listing by County
- ^ Maine Official Election Results Archived 2010-11-18 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Maine State Senate official election results for 2008
- ^ "Our Campaigns - ME District 2 - R Primary Race - Jun 11, 2002".
- ^ "Raye Considering Challenge to Michaud in Maine's 2nd District". Maine Public Broadcasting Network. July 15, 2011. Retrieved 25 November 2011.
- ^ "Five Republicans join Senate race; Michaud, Raye stick to House race". Bangor Daily News. March 2, 2012. Retrieved 9 July 2012.
- ^ "Kevin Raye wins GOP nomination in 2nd District, prepares for rematch against Mike Michaud". Bangor Daily News. June 12, 2012. Retrieved 9 July 2012.
- ^ "Raye joining Republican fray for Michaud's seat". Kennebec Journal. 2013-08-29. Retrieved 2013-08-29.
- ^ "GOP's Bruce Poliquin wins 2nd Congressional District primary". Bangor Daily News. 2014-06-10. Retrieved 2014-06-11.