Richard Rosen
Richard Rosen was a potential 2014 Republican candidate to the U.S. House to represent the 2nd Congressional District of Maine.[1]
Rosen said on August 29, 2013, "It’s my intention to run for the Republican nomination for the 2nd Congressional District. I currently have a job to do for the Legislature around identifying $34 million in General Fund savings. I will see that work through to completion before making a formal announcement later in the fall.”[1]
On November 29, 2013, Rosen announced he opted out of the race, and said in an email, “The opportunity to represent my fellow Mainers in Washington D.C. would be a great and solemn privilege, but I have come to recognize that my preference is to serve the state in a way that allows me to remain close to the people of Maine."[2]
He is a former Republican member of the Maine State Senate, representing District 31 from 2004 to 2012. Rosen also served in the Maine House of Representatives from 1998 to 2004.
Rosen graduated from Maine in 1977 with his Bachelor's degree. In addition to his senatorship, Rosen is a owner of a department store.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Rosen served on these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Rosen served on these committees:
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Richard Rosen endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election.[3]
Elections
2014
Rosen announced in August 2013 his intention to run in the 2014 election for the U.S. House to represent Maine's 2nd District.[1]
On November 29, 2013, Rosen announced he opted out of the race, and said in an email, “The opportunity to represent my fellow Mainers in Washington D.C. would be a great and solemn privilege, but I have come to recognize that my preference is to serve the state in a way that allows me to remain close to the people of Maine."[4]
2012
- See also: Maine State Senate elections, 2012
Rosen did not run for re-election in 2012.
2010
- See also: Maine State Senate elections, 2010
Rosen won re-election to the 31st District Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. Paul Liebow ran for the seat on the Democratic ticket. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[5]
| Maine State Senate, District 31 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent |
 Richard Rosen (R)
|
10,776 | 61% |
| Paul Liebow (D) | 5,893 | 34% |
| Blank | 871 | 5% |
2008
On November 4, 2008, Rosen ran for District 31 of the Maine State Senate, beating Deborah Deane.[6]
Rosen raised $22,725 for his campaign.[7]
| Maine State Senate, District 31 | |
|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes |
| Richard Rosen (R)
|
11,962 |
| Deborah Deane (D) | 8,848 |
Campaign finance summary
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Recent news
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Personal
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Richard is married to Kimberley Rosen. They have two children and reside in Bucksport, Maine.
External links
- Senator Rosen's website
- Official Maine State Senate website
- Maine Senate Republicans profile
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
- Senator Rosen's facebook
- State Surge profile - legislative and voting track record
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Bangor Daily News, "Richard Rosen to join growing field of Republicans seeking Maine congressional seat," accessed September 4, 2013
- ↑ State and Capitol, "Richard Rosen opts out of race to replace Michaud in CD2," accessed December 4, 2013
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Support of Additional Maine Elected Officials and Leaders," February 6, 2012
- ↑ State and Capitol, "Richard Rosen opts out of race to replace Michaud in CD2," accessed December 4, 2013
- ↑ 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 Rosen's 2008 campaign contributions
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Maine Senate District 31 2004–2012 |
Succeeded by Edward Youngblood (R) |
