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'''Eric Brakey''' (born August 8, 1988) is a libertarian [[Republican]] politician from [[Maine]] who served from the state's 20th district from 2014 to 2018 for the Maine state Senate. Brakey previously worked for [[Ron Paul]]'s 2012 presidential campaign as the [[Maine]] state director.<ref>Two references: | '''Eric Brakey''' (born August 8, 1988) is a libertarian [[Republican]] politician from [[Maine]] who served from the state's 20th district from 2014 to 2018 for the Maine state Senate. Brakey previously worked for [[Ron Paul]]'s 2012 presidential campaign as the [[Maine]] state director.<ref>Two references: | ||
*[https://ericbrakey.com/about-eric/ About Eric Brakey] | *[https://ericbrakey.com/about-eric/ About Eric Brakey] | ||
| − | *[https://www.ourcampaigns.com/CandidateDetail.html?CandidateID=339845 Our Campaigns - Eric Brakey]</ref> He also ran in 2018 for [[U.S. Senate]], unsuccessfully challenging [[Angus King]] for the latter's Senate seat. | + | *[https://www.ourcampaigns.com/CandidateDetail.html?CandidateID=339845 Our Campaigns - Eric Brakey]</ref> He also ran in 2018 for [[U.S. Senate]], unsuccessfully challenging [[Angus King]] for the latter's Senate seat.<ref>[https://www.politico.com/election-results/2018/maine/ Maine Election Results 2018]</ref> |
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| + | ==Maine Senate== | ||
| + | While serving in the [[Maine]] legislature, Brakey co-sponsored a bill to allow statewide [[concealed carry]] without a permit.<ref>[https://votesmart.org/bill/20483/54043/151349/authorizes-concealed-carry-without-a-permit#54043 LD 652 - Authorizes Concealed Carry Without a Permit - Maine Key Vote]</ref> | ||
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| + | Brakey co-sponsored a bill in March 2016 to allow terminally ill patients to use experimental treatments.<ref>[https://votesmart.org/bill/21409/56162/151349/authorizes-terminally-ill-patients-to-use-experimental-treatments#56162 LD 180 - Authorizes Terminally Ill Patients to Use Experimental Treatments - Maine Key Vote]</ref> | ||
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| + | Brakey has voted in favor of banning [[conversion therapy]] for minors.<ref>[https://votesmart.org/bill/24547/62784/151349/prohibits-conversion-therapy-on-minors#62784 LD 912 - Prohibits Conversion Therapy on Minors - Maine Key Vote]</ref> | ||
==2020 U.S. House election in Maine's 2nd district== | ==2020 U.S. House election in Maine's 2nd district== | ||
| − | Brakey | + | Brakey ran for the U.S. House seat held by [[Jared Golden]], a progressive [[Democrat]] who was elected in the [[2018 midterm elections|2018 blue wave]] and had voted for one of the two sham articles of impeachment brought against [[Donald Trump]].<ref>[https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/politics/rep-jared-golden-makes-split-decision-on-impeachment/97-4e54d4d8-2ed9-4910-9395-88e488ffc030 Rep. Jared Golden makes split decision on impeachment]</ref> He ultimately lost in the primary, with candidate Dale Crafts finishing first place.<ref>[https://www.wmtw.com/article/maine-primary-election-results-us-senate-2nd-congressional-district/33234708# Maine primary election results: U.S. Senate, 2nd Congressional District, statewide bonds, more]</ref> Brakey's bid was endorsed by the [[libertarian]] and [[movement conservative]] [[Rand Paul]].<ref>[https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/kentucky-sen-rand-paul-endorses-eric-brakey-for-congress/ar-BB1089PP Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul endorses Eric Brakey for Congress]</ref> |
==Political positions== | ==Political positions== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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[[Category:Conservatives]] | [[Category:Conservatives]] | ||
[[Category:Libertarians]] | [[Category:Libertarians]] | ||
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[[Category:State Senators]] | [[Category:State Senators]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:11, September 22, 2020
Eric Brakey (born August 8, 1988) is a libertarian Republican politician from Maine who served from the state's 20th district from 2014 to 2018 for the Maine state Senate. Brakey previously worked for Ron Paul's 2012 presidential campaign as the Maine state director.[1] He also ran in 2018 for U.S. Senate, unsuccessfully challenging Angus King for the latter's Senate seat.[2]
| Eric Brakey | |
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Former State Senator from Maine's 20th District
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| In office December 3, 2014 – December 5, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | John Cleveland |
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| Succeeded by | Ned Claxton |
| Born | August 8, 1988 Cleveland, Ohio |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Ohio University |
| Religion | Baptist |
Maine Senate
While serving in the Maine legislature, Brakey co-sponsored a bill to allow statewide concealed carry without a permit.[3]
Brakey co-sponsored a bill in March 2016 to allow terminally ill patients to use experimental treatments.[4]
Brakey has voted in favor of banning conversion therapy for minors.[5]
2020 U.S. House election in Maine's 2nd district
Brakey ran for the U.S. House seat held by Jared Golden, a progressive Democrat who was elected in the 2018 blue wave and had voted for one of the two sham articles of impeachment brought against Donald Trump.[6] He ultimately lost in the primary, with candidate Dale Crafts finishing first place.[7] Brakey's bid was endorsed by the libertarian and movement conservative Rand Paul.[8]
Political positions
Brakey is generally considered to be a libertarian who mostly takes conservative positions, being pro-life, supportive of gun rights, school choice, and opposed to neocon-backed wars.[9] However, he also supports the recreational use of marijuana and is opposed to the death penalty.
References
- ↑ Two references:
- ↑ Maine Election Results 2018
- ↑ LD 652 - Authorizes Concealed Carry Without a Permit - Maine Key Vote
- ↑ LD 180 - Authorizes Terminally Ill Patients to Use Experimental Treatments - Maine Key Vote
- ↑ LD 912 - Prohibits Conversion Therapy on Minors - Maine Key Vote
- ↑ Rep. Jared Golden makes split decision on impeachment
- ↑ Maine primary election results: U.S. Senate, 2nd Congressional District, statewide bonds, more
- ↑ Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul endorses Eric Brakey for Congress
- ↑ Eric Brakey on the Issues