Matthew Harrington (politician)

Matthew Harrington is an American politician and police officer from Sanford, Maine

Matthew Harrington
Member of the Maine Senate
from the 33rd district
Assumed office
December 7, 2022
Preceded byDavid Woodsome
Member of the Maine House of Representatives
from the 19th district
In office
2015–2022
Preceded byWilliam Noon
Succeeded byRichard Campbell
Personal details
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
SpouseLauren Harrington
ResidenceSanford, Maine
Alma materSouthern Maine Community College and University of Southern Maine
Websitehttps://www.harringtonformaine.com

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 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

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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.

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

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General election for Maine State Senate District 33, 2022
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Matthew Harrington 8,509 54.1%
Democratic Kendra Williams 7,228 45.9%
Republican Primary for Maine State Senate District 33, 2022
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Matthew Harrington 1,263 100.0%
General election for Maine House of Representatives District 19, 2020
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Matthew Harrington 2,626 57.2%
Democratic Patricia Kidder 1,962 42.8%
Republican Primary for Maine House of Representatives District 19, 2020
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Matthew Harrington 320 100.0%
General election for Maine House of Representatives District 19, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Matthew Harrington 1,879 56.0%
Democratic Jeremy Mele 1,477 44.0%
Republican Primary for Maine House of Representatives District 19, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Matthew Harrington 9,734 100.0%
General election for Maine House of Representatives District 19, 2016
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Matthew Harrington 2,288 51.22%
Democratic Nalbert Tero 2,179 48.78%
Republican Primary for Maine House of Representatives District 19, 2016
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Matthew Harrington ? 100.0%
Special election for Maine House of Representatives District 19, 2015
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Matthew Harrington 767 46.7%
Democratic Jean Noon 754 45.9%
Other Victor DiGregorio 111 6.8%
Other Blank 11 0.7%
General election for Maine House of Representatives District 19, 2014
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic William Noon 1,698 49.2%
Republican Matthew Harrington 1,556 45.1%
Other Blank 195 5.7%

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Matthew Harrington (Maine)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-04-18.
  2. ^ GOP, Courtesy of Maine. "Maine Rep. Matthew Harrington announces candidacy for Maine Senate District 33 seat". Portsmouth Herald. Retrieved 2024-04-18.
  3. ^ "Matthew Harrington". Maine Senate Republicans. 2022-11-09. Retrieved 2024-04-18.