Tavis Hasenfus
2022 - Present
2026
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Tavis Hasenfus (Democratic Party) is a member of the Maine House of Representatives, representing District 57. He assumed office on December 6, 2022. His current term ends on December 1, 2026.
Hasenfus (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Maine House of Representatives to represent District 57. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Tavis Hasenfus was born in Augusta, Maine, and lives in Readfield, Maine.[1][2][3] Hasenfus graduated from Winthrop High School.[2] He earned a B.A. in philosophy and a J.D. from the University of Maine in 2010 and 2013, respectively. Hasenfus' career experience includes working as an attorney. He has served on the board of directors of the Friends of the Cobbosee Watershed and has been affiliated with the Winthrop Area Chamber of Commerce.[1][2][3]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Hasenfus was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Hasenfus was assigned to the following committees:
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 57
Incumbent Tavis Hasenfus defeated Donna Piccininni in the general election for Maine House of Representatives District 57 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Tavis Hasenfus (D) | 58.8 | 3,219 | |
 | Donna Piccininni (R) | 41.2 | 2,259 | |
| Total votes: 5,478 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- David Potvin (R)
Democratic primary election
Democratic Primary for Maine House of Representatives District 57
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Tavis Hasenfus in round 1 .
| Total votes: 447 |
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Republican primary election
Republican Primary for Maine House of Representatives District 57
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: David Potvin in round 1 .
| Total votes: 412 |
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Hasenfus in this election.
2022
See also: Maine House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Maine House of Representatives District 57
Incumbent Tavis Hasenfus defeated Corey Wilson in the general election for Maine House of Representatives District 57 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Tavis Hasenfus (D) | 53.9 | 2,639 | |
| Corey Wilson (R) | 46.1 | 2,257 | ||
| Total votes: 4,896 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic Primary for Maine House of Representatives District 57
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Tavis Hasenfus in round 1 .
| Total votes: 620 |
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Republican primary election
Republican Primary for Maine House of Representatives District 57
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Corey Wilson in round 1 .
| Total votes: 540 |
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2020
See also: Maine House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Maine House of Representatives District 81
Tavis Hasenfus defeated Joseph Pietroski in the general election for Maine House of Representatives District 81 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Tavis Hasenfus (D) | 56.6 | 3,220 | |
| Joseph Pietroski (R) | 43.4 | 2,474 | |
| Total votes: 5,694 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic Primary for Maine House of Representatives District 81
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Tavis Hasenfus in round 1 .
| Total votes: 1,206 |
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Republican primary election
Republican Primary for Maine House of Representatives District 81
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Joseph Pietroski in round 1 .
| Total votes: 654 |
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
Tavis Hasenfus did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Tavis Hasenfus completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Hasenfus' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Tavis is a local Winthrop attorney who graduated from Winthrop High School in 2006, where he excelled as a three sport athlete, and student leader. He currently works at Levey, Wagley, Putman and Eccher where he practices law. He is married to Dr. Nicole Hasenfus also a Winthrop High School grad with their two children Gavia, and Griffin. Tavis hopes his legal experience coupled with his comprehensive understanding and sincere commitment to his community will allow him to make smart and effective legislation for the people of his home that he so deeply cares about.
- Responsible, Respectful Leadership: It is time for our elected officials to led by example and end the devicive rhetorric and work together.
- Education is key to Maine's future. Maine needs strong academic programs that can lay the foundation for all of Maine's workforce needs.
- Sustainability. We need to grow Maine's economy from Main Steet up in a way that protects Maine's natural beauty.
The persons I most admire and whose example I would like to follow are Ghandi and Martin Luther King Jr. Their unyeilding commitment to true Justice leaves me in awe. I greatly admire the courage these two men had to stand tall in the face of blind hatred only to be beaten and jailed by their oppressors, without ever once reaising a hand in anger or vengence. It is courage like this that can truely change the world.
Some Elmo song that my daughter keeps listening to.
The most significnt differance is that the House has the sole power of impeachment with the Seante having the authority to try impeachment cases. Additionally, the House must put forth bills raising revinue, prior to the Senate amending or approving the bill.
It may be benificial, but is certainly not a prerequisite.
Redistricting should be based solely on population and logical geographic lines. Jerrymandering is a significant threat to real democracy.
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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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2022
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In 2022, the Maine State Legislature was in session from January 5 to May 9.
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2021
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In 2021, the Maine State Legislature was in session from December 2 to March 30.
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2020
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In 2020, the Maine State Legislature was in session from January 8 to March 17.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Maine House of Representatives District 57 |
Officeholder Maine House of Representatives District 57 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on June 15, 2020
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Tavis Hasenfus, "About Tavis," accessed January 15, 2021
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Maine House of Representatives, "Tavis Rock Hasenfus," accessed April 26, 2023
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Thomas Martin Jr. (R) |
Maine House of Representatives District 57 2022-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by Craig Hickman (D) |
Maine House of Representatives District 81 2020-2022 |
Succeeded by Sawin Millett Jr. (R) |
