| Full Name: | Andre E. Cushing III |
|---|---|
| Office: | State Senate (ME) - District 33, Republican |
| First Elected: | 11/06/2012 |
| Next Election: | 2014 |
| Gender: | Male |
|---|---|
| Family: | Wife: Gwen; 3 Children: Grace, Andre IV, Gerald |
| Home City: | Hampden, ME |
Summary
Senator Andre E. Cushing III
Issue Category:
- Select One down
- Abortion
- Abortion and Reproductive
- Agriculture and Food
- Animals and Wildlife
- Arts and Entertainment
- Budget, Spending and Taxes
- Business and Consumers
- Campaign Finance and Elections
- Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
- Conservative
- Crime
- Death Penalty
- Defense
- Drugs
- Education
- Employment and Affirmative Action
- Energy
- Environment
- Executive Branch
- Federal, State and Local Relations
- Foreign Affairs
- Gambling and Gaming
- Government Operations
- Guns
- Health and Health Care
- Housing and Property
- Immigration
- Indigenous Peoples
- Judicial Branch
- Labor Unions
- Legislative Branch
- Liberal
- Marriage, Family, and Children
- Military Personnel
- National Security
- Science
- Senior Citizens
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- Social
- Stem Cell Research
- Technology and Communication
- Trade
- Transportation
- Unemployed and Low-Income
- Veterans
- Women
Recent Key Votes
LD 272 - Prohibits Individuals Under The Age of 18 From Using Tanning Devices
Legislation (Nay)
April 3, 2013
LD 611 - Increases Minimum Wage
Legislation (Nay)
April 2, 2013 - Increases the minimum hourly wage from $7.50 per hour to $8 per hour, effective July 1, 2014 (Sec. 1). Increases the minimum ...
LD 576 - Prohibits the Public Access of Concealed Handgun Permit Information
More Key Votes
Legislation (Yea)
Feb. 19, 2013
Recent Public Statements
Democrats Criticize Governor's Solution, Use Scare Tactics on Maine People and Ignore the Real Medicaid Problem
More Public Statements
Dec. 12, 2011 - Instead of acknowledging the $220 million budget shortfall the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is confronted with, Democrats would rather deny the numbers, ...
Recent Interest Group Ratings
| Span | Name | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | National Rifle Association Candidate Positions on Gun Rights | 92% |
| 2012 | Maine People's Alliance Positions | 5 |
| 2012 | Maine League of Conservation Voters Lifetime Score | 24% |
Campaign Finances
| Top industry | Uncoded ($19,156.00) |
| Source | FollowTheMoney.org |
Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
Andre Cushing III refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.
Project Vote Smart does not permit the use of its name or programs in any campaign activity including advertising, debates, and speeches.
Contact Information
District Email
andre@andrecushing.com
District Website
http://www.maine.gov/legis/senate_gop/_senators/senator.php?senator=cushing&story_title=Maine%20State%20Senate%20|GOP:%20Meet%20Sen.%20Andre%20Cushing
Capitol Website
http://www.maine.gov/legis/senate/bio33s.htm
Capitol
Maine Senate Republicans
3 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Phone: 207-287-1505
Fax: 207-287-1527
Toll Free: 800-423-6900
TDD/TTY: 207-287-1583
