John Nutting (politician)
| John M. Nutting VII | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Maine Senate from the 17th district | |
| In office 1996–2002 | |
| In office 2004–2010 | |
| Succeeded by | Garrett Mason |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 29, 1949 Lewiston, Maine |
| Political party | Democrat |
| Profession | Dairy Farmer |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
John M. Nutting VII (born August 29, 1949) is an American politician and dairy farmer from Maine. Nutting was a member of the Maine House of Representatives from 1986 to 1992 and served in the Maine Senate from 1996 to 2002 and again from 2004 to 2010.[1] In 2002, Nutting sought the Maine Democratic Party's nomination for Maine's 2nd congressional district.[2] He finished fourth, losing in the Democratic primary to Mike Michaud.[3]
Running for re-election to his sixth term (third consecutive) in the Maine Senate in 2010, Nutting lost to Republican Garrett Mason. Mason's supporters spent $50,000 in private money against Nutting.[4]
Personal
Nutting was born in Lewiston, Maine and earned a B.A. from the University of Maine in 1971.[5] He is a dairy farmer in Leeds, Maine.
References
- ↑ "The Maine Senate Democrats". Retrieved 14 June 2013.
- ↑ "Democratic 2nd Congressional District candidates". Bangor Daily News. June 8, 2002. p. A4. Retrieved 14 June 2013.
- ↑ "Primary Election, June 11, 2002 - Tabulations - U.S. House, 2nd District - Democratic (Secretary of State, State of Maine, U.S.A.)". Retrieved 14 June 2013.
- ↑ Hannon, Andie (November 3, 2010). "Mason unseats Nutting for Senate seat". Sun Journal. Retrieved 14 June 2013.
- ↑ "John Nutting VII Biography - Project Vote Smart". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 14 June 2013.