| Full Name: | Russell J. Black |
|---|---|
| Office: | State House (ME) - District 90, Republican |
| First Elected: | 11/02/2010 |
| Last Elected: | 11/06/2012 |
| Next Election: | 2014 |
| Gender: | Male |
|---|---|
| Family: | Wife: Susan; 4 Children: Melissa, Carrie, John, James |
Summary
Representative Russell J. Black
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 2, 2013
LD 611 - Increases Minimum Wage
Legislation (Nay)
March 27, 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 - Prohibits the permanent records of concealed handgun permit holders from being made available to the public until after April 30, 2013 (Secs. 1 ...
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 | 27% |
Campaign Finances
| Top industry | Leadership PACs ($1,150.00) |
| Source | FollowTheMoney.org |
Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
Russell Black 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
russellblack@juno.com
District Website
http://www.maine.gov/legis/house_gop/members/black.htm
Capitol Website
http://www.maine.gov/legis/house/hsebios/blacrj.htm
Capitol
Maine House Republicans
Room 332, State House
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Phone: 207-287-1440
Toll Free: 800-423-2900
TDD/TTY: 207-287-4469
District
123 Black Road
Wilton, ME 04294
Phone: 207-645-2990
Phone: 207-491-4667
