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| Maine House of Representatives District 20 | ||
| Current incumbent | Theodore Kryzak  | |
Maine's twentieth state house district is represented by Republican Representative Theodore Kryzak.
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.
Theodore Kryzak (R) defeated Daniel Lauzon (D) in the general election for Maine House of Representatives District 20 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Theodore Kryzak (R) |
57.4
|
2,215 |
|
|
Daniel Lauzon (D) |
42.6
|
1,643 | |
|
|
Total votes: 3,858 (100.00% precincts reporting) |
Daniel Lauzon advanced from the Democratic primary for Maine House of Representatives District 20 on June 12, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Daniel Lauzon (D) |
100
|
465 |
|
|
Total votes: 465 |
Theodore Kryzak advanced from the Republican primary for Maine House of Representatives District 20 on June 12, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Theodore Kryzak (R) |
100
|
584 |
|
|
Total votes: 584 |
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 Karen Gerrish defeated Daniel Lauzon in the Maine House of Representatives District 20 general election.Maine House of Representatives, District 20 General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Karen Gerrish Incumbent |
68.26% | 3,365 | |
| Democratic | Daniel Lauzon | 31.74% | 1,565 | |
| Total Votes | 4,930 | |||
| Source: Maine Secretary of State | ||||
Maine House of Representatives, District 20 Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Daniel Lauzon (unopposed) |
Maine House of Representatives, District 20 Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Republican | Karen Gerrish Incumbent (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. Bettie Harris-Howard was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Karen Gerrish defeated Harrison Thorp in the Republican primary. Gerrish defeated Harris-Howard and Thorp in the general election.
Maine House of Representatives District 20, General Election, 2014
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Karen Gerrish |
56.4% | 2,070 | |
| Democratic | Bettie Harris-Howard | 36.4% | 1,336 | |
| None | Blank Votes | 5.1% | 186 | |
| None | Others | 2% | 75 | |
| Total Votes | 3,667 | |||
Maine House of Representatives, District 20 Republican Primary, 2014
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Karen Gerrish |
60% | 310 |
| Harrison Thorp | 40% | 207 |
| Total Votes | 517 | |
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 David Johnson (R) defeated Benjamin Pratt (D) in the general election and defeated John Williams in the Republican primary. Pratt was unopposed in the Democratic primary.
Maine House of Representatives, District 20, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | David Johnson Incumbent |
67.7% | 2,958 | |
| Democratic | Benjamin Pratt | 32.3% | 1,410 | |
| Total Votes | 4,368 | |||
Maine House of Representatives, District 20 Republican Primary, 2012
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
David Johnson Incumbent |
68.4% | 463 |
| John Williams | 31.6% | 214 |
| Total Votes | 677 | |
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Maine House of Representatives District 20 raised a total of $116,936. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $6,879 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Maine House of Representatives District 20
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $25,194 | 2 | $12,597 | |
| 2014 | $15,631 | 3 | $5,210 | |
| 2012 * | $11,295 | 1 | $11,295 | |
| 2010 | $16,025 | 3 | $5,342 | |
| 2008 | $27,586 | 2 | $13,793 | |
| 2006 | $12,844 | 2 | $6,422 | |
| 2004 | $5,336 | 2 | $2,668 | |
| 2002 | $650 | 1 | $650 | |
| 2000 | $2,375 | 1 | $2,375 | |
| Total | $116,936 | 17 | $6,879 | |
| * Campaign finance data for 2012 is incomplete for this district. | ||||
