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'''Matthew Harrington''' is an American politician and police officer from [[Sanford, Maine]] |
'''Matthew Harrington''' is an American politician and police officer from [[Sanford, Maine]] |
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==Early life and education== |
==Early life and education== |
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Harrington is a fourth-generation Mainer who lives in Sanford, Maine. He is a graduate of [[Southern Maine Community College|Southern Main Community College]], and the [[University of Southern Maine]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Matthew Harrington (Maine) |url=https://ballotpedia.org/Matthew_Harrington_(Maine) |access-date=2024-04-18 |website=Ballotpedia |language=en}}</ref> After college Harrington became a police office and he is currently serving as a patrol officer in the Kennebuck police department, with over 15 years of service under his belt.<ref>{{Cite web |last=GOP |first=Courtesy of Maine |title=Maine Rep. Matthew Harrington announces candidacy for Maine Senate District 33 seat |url=https://www.seacoastonline.com/story/news/politics/elections/candidate-profiles/2021/10/21/maine-rep-matthew-harrington-running-senate-district-33/8508062002/ |access-date=2024-04-18 |website=Portsmouth Herald |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-11-09 |title=Matthew Harrington |url=https://mesenategop.com/your-senators/senator-matt-harrington/ |access-date=2024-04-18 |website=Maine Senate Republicans |language=en}}</ref> |
Harrington is a fourth-generation Mainer who lives in Sanford, Maine. He is a graduate of [[Southern Maine Community College|Southern Main Community College]], and the [[University of Southern Maine]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Matthew Harrington (Maine) |url=https://ballotpedia.org/Matthew_Harrington_(Maine) |access-date=2024-04-18 |website=Ballotpedia |language=en}}</ref> After college Harrington became a police office and he is currently serving as a patrol officer in the Kennebuck police department, with over 15 years of service under his belt.<ref>{{Cite web |last=GOP |first=Courtesy of Maine |title=Maine Rep. Matthew Harrington announces candidacy for Maine Senate District 33 seat |url=https://www.seacoastonline.com/story/news/politics/elections/candidate-profiles/2021/10/21/maine-rep-matthew-harrington-running-senate-district-33/8508062002/ |access-date=2024-04-18 |website=Portsmouth Herald |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-11-09 |title=Matthew Harrington |url=https://mesenategop.com/your-senators/senator-matt-harrington/ |access-date=2024-04-18 |website=Maine Senate Republicans |language=en}}</ref> |
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==Political career== |
==Political career== |
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Harrington's political career started in 2014 when he was chosen to replace Sarah Cognata after she withdrew from the race for Maine's 19 house district. However, he was unable to win the seat. |
Harrington's political career started in 2014 when he was chosen to replace Sarah Cognata after she withdrew from the race for Maine's 19 house district. However, he was unable to win the seat. |
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In 2015 the 19th district help a special election after Jean Noon passed away. For This election the GOP selected Harrington to run. And he would win a tight race against Jean Noon securing a slight victory of under 1%. |
In 2015 the 19th district help a special election after Jean Noon passed away. For This election the GOP selected Harrington to run. And he would win a tight race against Jean Noon securing a slight victory of under 1%. |
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In 2016 he would run unopposed in the republican primary. And would go onto win the general election by 3%. |
In 2016 he would run unopposed in the republican primary. And would go onto win the general election by 3%. |
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In 2018 he would run unopposed in the republican primary. And would go onto win the general election by |
In 2018 he would run unopposed in the republican primary. And would go onto win the general election by an over 10%. |
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In 2020 he would run for the [[Maine House of Representatives|Maine House of Representatives']] 19th district one last time winning the general election by over 10% again. |
In 2020 he would run for the [[Maine House of Representatives|Maine House of Representatives']] 19th district one last time winning the general election by over 10% again. |
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In 2022 Harrington ran for [[Maine Senate|Maine Senate's]] 33rd district, and win by almost 10%.<ref name=":0" /> |
In 2022 Harrington ran for [[Maine Senate|Maine Senate's]] 33rd district, and win by almost 10%.<ref name=":0" /> |
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== Electoral history == |
== Electoral history == |
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Latest revision as of 17:00, 20 April 2024
Matthew Harrington | |
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Member of the Maine Senate from the 33rd district | |
Assumed office December 7, 2022 | |
Preceded by | David Woodsome |
Member of the Maine House of Representatives from the 19th district | |
In office 2015–2022 | |
Preceded by | William Noon |
Succeeded by | Richard Campbell |
Personal details | |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Lauren Harrington |
Residence | Sanford, Maine |
Alma mater | Southern Maine Community College and University of Southern Maine |
Website | https://www.harringtonformaine.com |
Matthew Harrington is an American politician and police officer from Sanford, Maine
Early life and education
Harrington is a fourth-generation Mainer who lives in Sanford, Maine. He is a graduate of Southern Main Community College, and the University of Southern Maine.[1] After college Harrington became a police office and he is currently serving as a patrol officer in the Kennebuck police department, with over 15 years of service under his belt.[2][3]
Political career
Harrington's political career started in 2014 when he was chosen to replace Sarah Cognata after she withdrew from the race for Maine's 19 house district. However, he was unable to win the seat.
In 2015 the 19th district help a special election after Jean Noon passed away. For This election the GOP selected Harrington to run. And he would win a tight race against Jean Noon securing a slight victory of under 1%.
In 2016 he would run unopposed in the republican primary. And would go onto win the general election by 3%.
In 2018 he would run unopposed in the republican primary. And would go onto win the general election by an over 10%.
In 2020 he would run for the Maine House of Representatives' 19th district one last time winning the general election by over 10% again.
In 2022 Harrington ran for Maine Senate's 33rd district, and win by almost 10%.[1]
Electoral history
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Matthew Harrington | 8,509 | 54.1% | |
Democratic | Kendra Williams | 7,228 | 45.9% |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Matthew Harrington | 1,263 | 100.0% |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Matthew Harrington | 2,626 | 57.2% | |
Democratic | Patricia Kidder | 1,962 | 42.8% |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Matthew Harrington | 320 | 100.0% |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Matthew Harrington | 1,879 | 56.0% | |
Democratic | Jeremy Mele | 1,477 | 44.0% |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Matthew Harrington | 9,734 | 100.0% |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Matthew Harrington | 2,288 | 51.22% | |
Democratic | Nalbert Tero | 2,179 | 48.78% |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Matthew Harrington | ? | 100.0% |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Matthew Harrington | 767 | 46.7% | |
Democratic | Jean Noon | 754 | 45.9% | |
Other | Victor DiGregorio | 111 | 6.8% | |
Other | Blank | 11 | 0.7% |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | William Noon | 1,698 | 49.2% | |
Republican | Matthew Harrington | 1,556 | 45.1% | |
Other | Blank | 195 | 5.7% |
References
- ^ a b c "Matthew Harrington (Maine)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-04-18.
- ^ GOP, Courtesy of Maine. "Maine Rep. Matthew Harrington announces candidacy for Maine Senate District 33 seat". Portsmouth Herald. Retrieved 2024-04-18.
- ^ "Matthew Harrington". Maine Senate Republicans. 2022-11-09. Retrieved 2024-04-18.