Michel Lajoie
2022 - Present
2026
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Michel Lajoie (Democratic Party) is a member of the Maine House of Representatives, representing District 96. He assumed office on December 6, 2022. His current term ends on December 1, 2026.
Lajoie (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Maine House of Representatives to represent District 96. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Michel Lajoie lives in Lewiston, Maine. Lajoie earned an associate degree in 1991. His career experience includes working as the chief of the Lewiston Fire Department. Lajoie has served on the board of directors of the Gendron Franco Center and has been affiliated with the Knights of Columbus Holy Family Council 10019 and the Franco-American War Veterans Post 31.[1][2]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Lajoie was assigned to the following committees:
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Lajoie served on the following committees:
| Maine committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Criminal Justice and Public Safety |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Lajoie served on the following committees:
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| • Criminal Justice and Public Safety |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Lajoie served on the following committees:
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| • Criminal Justice and Public Safety |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Lajoie served on the following committees:
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| • Criminal Justice and Public Safety |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Maine House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Maine House of Representatives District 96
Incumbent Michel Lajoie defeated Kerryl Clement in the general election for Maine House of Representatives District 96 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Michel Lajoie (D) | 50.2 | 2,521 | |
 | Kerryl Clement (R) | 49.8 | 2,498 | |
| Total votes: 5,019 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- David Projansky (D)
Democratic primary election
Democratic Primary for Maine House of Representatives District 96
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: David Projansky in round 1 .
| Total votes: 170 |
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Republican primary election
Republican Primary for Maine House of Representatives District 96
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Kerryl Clement in round 1 .
| Total votes: 538 |
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Endorsements
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2022
See also: Maine House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Maine House of Representatives District 96
Michel Lajoie defeated incumbent Jonathan M. Connor in the general election for Maine House of Representatives District 96 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Michel Lajoie (D) | 51.4 | 2,161 | |
| Jonathan M. Connor (R) | 48.6 | 2,040 | ||
| Total votes: 4,201 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- John Myrand (D)
Democratic primary election
Democratic Primary for Maine House of Representatives District 96
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: John Myrand in round 1 .
| Total votes: 181 |
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Republican primary election
Republican Primary for Maine House of Representatives District 96
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Jonathan M. Connor in round 1 .
| Total votes: 217 |
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2016
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.[3] Incumbent Michel Lajoie (D) did not seek re-election.
James Handy defeated Matthew Roy in the Maine House of Representatives District 58 general election.[4]
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  James Handy |
51.10% | 2,454 | |
| Republican | Matthew Roy | 48.90% | 2,348 | |
| Total Votes | 4,802 | |||
| Source: Maine Secretary of State | ||||
James Handy ran unopposed in the Maine House of Representatives District 58 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Maine House of Representatives, District 58 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | James Handy (unopposed) | |
Matthew Roy ran unopposed in the Maine House of Representatives District 58 Republican primary.[5][6]
| Maine House of Representatives, District 58 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Matthew Roy (unopposed) | |
2014
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. District 71 incumbent Michel Lajoie was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Luke Jensen was unopposed in the Republican primary. Lajoie defeated Jensen in the general election.[7][8][9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Michel Lajoie Incumbent |
52.5% | 2,230 | |
| Republican | Luke Jensen | 42.8% | 1,818 | |
| None | Blank Votes | 4.7% | 200 | |
| Total Votes | 4,248 | |||
2012
Lajoie ran in the 2012 election for Maine House of Representatives District 71. Lajoie ran unopposed in the June 12 Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[11][12]
2010
Lajoie's opponent in the November 2 general election was Republican candidate Mark Chizmar. According to unofficial results, LaJoie defeated Chizmar in the November 2 general election.[13]
| Maine House of Representatives General Election, District 71 (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Michel Lajoie (D)
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2,047 | 58% | ||
| Mark Chizmar (R) | 1,334 | 38%[14] | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Michel Lajoie ran unopposed for District 71 of the Maine House of Representatives.[15]
Michel Lajoie raised $3,662 for his campaign.[16]
| Maine House of Representatives, District 71 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Michel Lajoie (D)
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3,905 | |||
Campaign themes
2024
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2022
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2023
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In 2023, the Maine State Legislature was in session from December 7 to March 30.
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2016
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In 2016, the Maine State Legislature was in session from January 6 through April 20. A one-day veto session was held on April 29.
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2015
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In 2015, the Maine State Legislature was in session from December 3, 2014, through July 16, 2015.
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2014
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In 2014, the Maine State Legislature was in session from January 8 through May 2.
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2013
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In 2013, the Maine State Legislature was in session from December 5, 2012, to July 10, 2013.
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2012
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In 2012, the Maine State Legislature was in session from January 4 through April 14, in recess from April 14 through May 13, and adjourned May 31.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Maine House of Representatives District 96 |
Officeholder Maine House of Representatives District 96 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Maine House of Representatives, "Michel A. Lajoie," accessed April 27, 2023
- ↑ Mike Lajoie, "About Mike," accessed April 27, 2023
- ↑ Politics1.com, "Maine," archived December 31, 2015
- ↑ Maine Secretary of State, "2016 Election Results," accessed December 20, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Maine Secretary of State, "List of Candidates who have filed for the June 14, 2016 Primary Election," accessed March 20, 2016
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Maine Secretary of State, "Tabulations for Primary Elections held on June 14, 2016," accessed August 11, 2016
- ↑ Bureau of Corporations, Elections & Commissions, "List of Primary Candidates," accessed May 8, 2014
- ↑ Bureau of Corporations, Elections & Commissions, "List of Non-Party Candidates," accessed June 2, 2014
- ↑ Bureau of Corporations, Elections & Commissions, "Primary Election - June 10, 2014," accessed December 5, 2014
- ↑ Bureau of Corporations, Elections & Commissions, "General Election - November 4, 2014," accessed December 5, 2014
- ↑ Maine Secretary of State, "2012 Candidate List," accessed May 14, 2012
- ↑ Maine Secretary of State, "Tabulations for Elections held in 2012," accessed March 19, 2014
- ↑ Maine Bureau of Corporations, Elections & Commissions, "Official 2010 Election Results," accessed February 18, 2014
- ↑ Official Maine Election Results, 2010
- ↑ Maine Secretary of State, Bureau of Corporations, Elections & Commissions, "Tabulations for Elections held in 2008," accessed March 20, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on Lajoie's 2008 campaign contributions
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| Preceded by Stanley Zeigler (D) |
Maine House of Representatives District 96 2022-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Maine House of Representatives District 58 2008-2016 |
Succeeded by - |
