Representative

Candidate, Maine House of Representatives, District 16, 2010

No caucus information on file.

Director, Chrysalis Youth Action Fund, Maine Initiatives

Regional Director, Service Employees International Union Local 1000, 2007

Experience, United States Congress/Governor John Baldacci

Field Representative, Maine State Employees Association-Service Employees International Union Local, 1989, 2008

Organizer, Maine State Employees Association-Service Employees International Union Local, 1989, 2006-2007

President, University of Maine College Democrats, 2004

Awards:

Eagle Scout

Current Car:

Scion tC

Father's Name:

Steve Butterfield

Father's Occupation:

Director of Information Services, MSEA-SEIU Local 1989

Favorite Actor/Actress:

George Clooney and Laura Linney

Favorite Athlete:

Jonathan Papelbon

Favorite Author:

Michael Chabon

Favorite Book:

The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay

Favorite Color:

Blue

Favorite Food:

Lobster!

Favorite Movie:

The Godfather

Favorite Musician:

Miles Davis

Favorite President and Why:

Woodrow Wilson - he had the wisdom to suggest radical change when he saw it was most needed, the courage to fight for it even though it was unpopular, and the conviction to stand by it when it mattered most, even though he suffered politically

Favorite Quote:

I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink, but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death. -Thomas Paine

Favorite Sport:

Baseball - the Red Sox, of course

Favorite TV Shows:

The West Wing, The Office, 30 Rock, most shows on HBO, ESPN/NESN, and yes, I'm addicted to CNN

Favorite Type of Music:

Jazz, classical, modern rock

Favorite Vacation Spot:

The California coast in the winter and the Maine coast in the summer

Favorite Websites:

CNN, RealClearPolitics, Sports Illustrated and ESPN, and Facebook

First Car:

My parents' Chrysler Cirrus

First Job:

Odd jobs on the farm during the summer at Maple Hill Farm Bed and Breakfast.

Hobbies or Special Talents:

A sometimes too-sharp memory, the ability to sing along with songs in the car, and decent cooking skills.

Mother's Name:

Janet Butterfield

Mother's Occupation:

Bookkeeper - Dave's Appliance, Winthrop, ME

Name one thing you would most like to do before you die:

Visit every continent

Person Most Want to Meet (Dead or Alive):

John F. Kennedy

Personal Hero and Why:

My grandfather on my mother's side: an Army veteran from the '50s, who worked his whole life to keep his family clothed and fed, and who now struggles every day to make ends meet on Social Security. He's the whole reason I'm running for office.

Pets (include names):

My cat, Molly

Priority Issues:

Job and economic growth, tax reform, health care reform, and more job and economic growth.