YORK COUNTY REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE
For Immediate Release
Contact: Ron Morrell at 475-4679 (ron@ronmorrell.com)
York County Republicans nominate full slate of State Legislative Candidates
As of Monday (3/15), all state legislative offices in York County have Republican candidates nominated for the 2010 election race. Last year the York County Republican Committee launched a “302010” campaign (30 candidates in 2010). There are thirty state legislative districts that represent York County (6 senate & 24 house). York County Republican Chairman, Ron Morrell said, “It was great to see the state Republican Party, the Senate and House Republican committees, the county committee and the town committees all working together to have a full slate of candidates not only in York County but across the state. People are energized and our message of fiscal responsibility is resonating with people at this critical time.”
Although there are sixteen counties in Maine, one fifth of the state senate seats and one seventh of the house seats are in York County. “York County can have a significant impact in electing a Republican majority in the Maine State Legislature this year,” Morrell said.
The York County Republican Committee’s motto is “Less Tax, Less Government, More Freedom” and they will be supporting the following candidates on the Republican primary ballot in June to support that mission:
| Candidates for State Senate | |
| District | Candidate(s) in June Primary |
| 1 | Lewin, Sarah O. & Estes, Michael L. |
| 2 | Collins, Ronald F. |
| 3 | Courtney, Jonathan T.E.< |
| 4 | Pickus, Owen Bruce |
| 5 | Cushing, John W. |
| 12 | Grenier, Ann-Marie |
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| Candidates for State House | |
| District | Candidate(s) in June Primary |
| 97 | Cunningham, George G. |
| 99 | Sarty Jr., Ralph W. |
| 130 | Stoddard, Jacob Timothy |
| 131 | Libby, James Delmas |
| 132 | Stewart, Clarence D. & Gombar, William J. |
| 133 | Watts, Brad James |
| 134 | Schiavoni, Mary |
| 135 | Worrell, Marc A. |
| 136 | Whalen, W. Sturgis |
| 137 | Sexton, Suzanne Y. |
| 138 | Burns, David R. |
| 139 | Aaskov, Charles E. |
| 140 | Parry, Wayne R. |
| 141 | Bennett, Paul Edward |
| 142 | Gulnac, Linda B. |
| 143 | Herlihy, Maura Anne |
| 144 | Nass, Joan M. |
| 145 | O'Connor, Beth A. |
| 146 | Drew, Gregg H. |
| 147 | Chase, Kathleen D. |
| 148 | Lemire, Ellen M. |
| 149 | Moulton, Bradley S. |
| 150 | Weaver, Windol C. |
| 151 | Carson, John J. |
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YORK COUNTY REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE
For Immediate Release
Contact: Ron Morrell at 475-4679 (ron@ronmorrell.com)
York County Republicans held a County Caucus
on February 20 at Sanford High School
The York County Republican Caucus was held in Sanford on February 20 with approximately 125 in attendance. YCRC Chairman Ron Morrell of Berwick opened the meeting impressing on attendees the importance of this election year. The Honorable David Bowles, also from Berwick, was elected Caucus Chair and he introduced the following: state legislative candidates, Craig Gagne, candidate for County Sheriff, Dean Scontras, candidate for US House District 1, and seven of the gubernatorial candidates: Steve Abbott, Bill Beardsley, Matt Jacobson, Paul LePage, Peter Mills. Les Otten, Bruce Poliquen, and Marty Vachon. Candidates had 10 minutes to tell the audience why they were running and what they would like to accomplish once elected. At the end of the speeches, chairman Bowles said, “I hope whoever wins the Gubernatorial race will find place in his administration for these other highly-qualified candidates.”
At the close of the County Caucus, fourteen York County towns also conducted individual caucus events at which town chairs and delegates to the county committee and state convention were elected.
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YORK COUNTY REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE
For Immediate Release
Contact: Ron Morrell at 475-4679 (ron@ronmorrell.com)
York County Republican Committee announces annual
Lincoln Day Dinner Thursday February 25, 2010
at Jonathan’s restaurant in Ogunquit. Invitation open to all
The Lincoln Day Dinner, honoring the memory of Abraham Lincoln, is one of the highlights of the York County Republican Committee’s events for the year. This year it will be held on Thursday, February 25, 2010 at Jonathan’s Restaurant, 92 Bourne Lane (just off Route 1 at the blinking traffic light), in Ogunquit. The Lincoln Day Dinner begins with a Social Hour at 6 pm with a cash bar and dinner at 7 pm.
This is the opportunity to meet and get to know Republican candidates running for the office of Governor. The main speaker will be Richard Bennett, Republican National Committeeman for the State of Maine. Mr. Bennett’s service to the Republican Party includes serving in both the Maine Senate and Maine House of representatives, serving as Chairman of the Maine Republican State Convention, appointed by President Bush to the President’s Commission on White House Fellowships, and is a fellow with the U.S.-Japan Leadership Program.
Additionally, the following gubernatorial candidates will have the opportunity to address the attendees: Steve Abbott, William Beardsley, Matt Jacobson, Paul LePage, Peter Mills, Les Otten, and Bruce Poliquin.
Tickets are $40/person which includes hors d’oeuvres at the Social Hour, with a choice of entrée: Baked Stuffed Haddock, Roasted Medium Ribs of Beef, or Baked Vegetarian Puff Pastry with salad, dessert, and coffee. Reservations need to be made by February 12. Check (made out to YCRC with indication of desired entrée) may be sent to: Betty Turney, P.O. Box 615, Saco, ME 04072. Or call Betty Turney (282-6231) or Marie Doucette (284-7032) for reservations. Tickets will be mailed or held at the door. Bring your friends, too. According to Dinner Chairman, Betty Turney, “Don’t miss this opportunity to meet and greet candidates and get to know other interested York County residents in what is turning out to be a very exciting election year.”
Caption: Richard Bennett, Republican National Committeeman for the State of Maine, will be the key note speaker at the York County Republican Committee’s annual Lincoln Day Dinner on February 25, 2010 at Jonathan’s Restaurant, Bourne Lane, in Ogunquit. Dinner is open to all. Call Betty Turney (282-6231) for further information.
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YORK COUNTY REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE
For Immediate Release
Contact: Ron Morrell at 475-4679 (ron@ronmorrell.com)
York County Republican Committee
Elects new Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Secretary
At their December meeting, the York County Republican Committee elected Ron Morrell Chairman and Ryan McCabe Vice Chairman. Karen Gerrish continued as Treasurer and Virginia Gennings was elected from the floor to fill the position as Secretary at the January meeting. According to Chairman Morrell, “This is going to be an exciting year and we already have a lot going on so it’s time for all to get involved, and make change!”
True to his word, the January 2010 meeting got off to an ambitious start with a social hour with food and continued with a program in which Bobby Reynolds, special Assisstant for Senator Susan Collins brought members up-to-date on happenings in Congress and there were speeches by Republicans running for U.S., state, and county offices. Speakers included:
According to Morrell, “The York County Republican Committee provides a forum for all Republican candidates to present their platforms and ideas at its meetings and the Committee vigorously supports Republican candidates in the general election.”
Caption: Ron Morrell, newly-elected Chairman of the York County Republican Committee, is congratulated by outgoing Chairman David Bowles.__ . ___________________________ . __