Natalie DiPentino
Natalie DiPentino (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Maine House of Representatives to represent District 28. She lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Natalie DiPentino was born in Denver, Colorado. She studied at Middlesex Community College, Rutgers University, and Fort Hays State University. DiPentino’s career experience includes working as a small business owner, marketing and social media manager, and substitute teacher.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Maine House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Maine House of Representatives District 28
Incumbent Irene Gifford defeated Natalie DiPentino in the general election for Maine House of Representatives District 28 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Irene Gifford (R) | 75.1 | 3,642 | |
| Natalie DiPentino (D) | 24.9 | 1,210 | ||
| Total votes: 4,852 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic Primary for Maine House of Representatives District 28
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Natalie DiPentino in round 1 .
Candidate |
% |
Total Votes |
Transfer |
Round eliminated |
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| ✔ |
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Natalie DiPentino |
100
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200 | 0 | Advanced (1) |
| Total votes: 200 |
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Republican primary election
Republican Primary for Maine House of Representatives District 28
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Irene Gifford in round 1 .
Candidate |
% |
Total Votes |
Transfer |
Round eliminated |
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| ✔ |
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Irene Gifford |
100
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516 | 0 | Advanced (1) |
| Total votes: 516 |
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for DiPentino in this election.
2022
See also: Maine House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Maine House of Representatives District 28
Irene Gifford defeated Natalie DiPentino in the general election for Maine House of Representatives District 28 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Irene Gifford (R) | 70.9 | 2,840 | |
| Natalie DiPentino (D) | 29.1 | 1,164 | ||
| Total votes: 4,004 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jeffery Gifford (R)
Democratic primary election
Democratic Primary for Maine House of Representatives District 28
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Natalie DiPentino in round 1 .
Candidate |
% |
Total Votes |
Transfer |
Round eliminated |
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| ✔ |
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Natalie DiPentino |
100
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306 | 0 | Advanced (1) |
| Total votes: 306 |
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Republican primary election
Republican Primary for Maine House of Representatives District 28
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Jeffery Gifford in round 1 .
Candidate |
% |
Total Votes |
Transfer |
Round eliminated |
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| ✔ |
|
Jeffery Gifford |
100
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395 | 0 | Advanced (1) |
| Total votes: 395 |
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2020
See also: Maine House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Maine House of Representatives District 142
Jeffery Gifford defeated Natalie DiPentino in the general election for Maine House of Representatives District 142 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jeffery Gifford (R) | 72.4 | 3,097 | |
| Natalie DiPentino (D) | 27.6 | 1,179 | ||
| Total votes: 4,276 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic Primary for Maine House of Representatives District 142
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Natalie DiPentino in round 1 .
Candidate |
% |
Total Votes |
Transfer |
Round eliminated |
||
| ✔ |
|
Natalie DiPentino |
100
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503 | 0 | Advanced (1) |
| Total votes: 503 |
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Republican primary election
Republican Primary for Maine House of Representatives District 142
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Jeffery Gifford in round 1 .
Candidate |
% |
Total Votes |
Transfer |
Round eliminated |
||
| ✔ |
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Jeffery Gifford |
100
|
748 | 0 | Advanced (1) |
| Total votes: 748 |
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Natalie DiPentino did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2022
Natalie DiPentino completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by DiPentino's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I was born in Denver Colorado. When people ask me where I grew up, It's hard to answer. I was an Airline Brat. I have lived in 8 states.
I bought my own home in Enfield, Maine ten years ago and I have no plan to move anywhere else. This is home. Five of my children and my only grandchild live in Maine.
I serve on a multitude of committees in my own town and a neighboring town. I proudly serve on SAD31 Schoolboard. When my kids were younger I served on their PTA as Treasurer and many committees. I became politically active in 2016. I served as a state delegate in 2016 and 2020. I previously served as the Enfield Municipal Chair . This Year I helped form and organize the Lincoln Lakes Regional Democratic Committee and I continue to serve as Chair. ( Lincoln, Howland, Enfield)I am passionate about serving my community and eager for the opportunity to serve in a larger capacity at the State Legislature. I am creative, kind, optimistic, intelligent, bold and fair. I ran in 2020 and lost. I wasn't upset that I lost, only upset that I let down the people in my communities that were counting on me. I decided to do better. I was accepted into Emerge and graduated from their program in 2021. I am ready. Please allow me to represent you and the very unique needs we have in rural Maine.
- Advocate for smart economic growth
- Invest in trade programs to equip future generations
- Prioritize safe affordable housing.
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2020
Natalie DiPentino completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by DiPentino's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I am a mother to four bright & beautiful children (and two fosters for a total of 6). This will be my first political endeavor (unless serving as PTA treasurer counts or being a state delegate). I am determined and energetic and an excellent advocate. I have been a stay at home mother for the last several years and I started a small cosmetics manufacturing company . ( I put on hold until my daughter graduates HS this year.)
Previously, my education was in business and marketing. My past experience ranges from management to accounting and sales. I am passionate about the issues concerning our schools, our children and our seniors.I am eager for the opportunity to represent the fine people of my district. I look forward to listening to their concerns and being their voice.
- I will listen to your concerns and be your voice at the statehouse.
- I will vote in concordance with my constituents even if those are not my personal views. My job as representative is to represent you.
- I will support, and or write, legislation that represents the needs and values of our community and always consider what is in our best interest.
-Senior issues, their access to services and quality of care.
-Looking for solutions to the drug epidemic in our community.
-Keeping our gun laws exactly as they are.
-Procuring businesses that benefit the community at large. Not just businesses that offer a hand full of jobs while they deplete our resources. RE:some unnamed water company.
-Increasing, or at least retaining,tourism in our area.
-Supporting small businesses.
- Specifically LD2046.
He has, and continues to, stand up for what is right against all the odds.He fights tirelessly for the people he represents and includes them in the process.
The desire & willingness to serve them, and in service to them to work hard to address and ease their fears, to put forth the opportunities to fulfill their hopes and dreams... and to advocate in a way that eases their struggles.
An elected official must have integrity, fortitude, energy, passion and drive and the utmost genuine desire to do the bidding of the people they serve, as a whole.
An elected official should always start with persuasion but be ready to fight if that is what is called for.
An elected official should not be swayed by financial gain or power.
Authenticity is always refreshing. ( I have that in spades)Approach-ability is a necessity as is a sense of humor.
I work hard and I work smart.
Remember that your service to them is an honor and a responsibility.
Show up, be really present ad do your best for them because they can't all be there.Learn the rules, follow the rules and change the rules that need to be changed.
I believe all the marks I have made in the world will be in the way I have touched the lives of individuals.If I make some mark that changes many lives at once, it has yet to be determined.
Prior to that my mother would hire me to erase blueprints for projects she was working on.
I like it because the main character is unhappy with the life she is living and goes on a journey to discover herself and change her life & become her most authentic self.
I will need to give it more thought.
(I just found out he died today)
Representatives represent smaller areas and serve shorter terms. The house of representatives in Maine, uniquely has sitting/non voting members of first nations so that their concerns are heard and considered.
I believe integrity, intelligence, interest and aptitude along with a genuine desire to serve the public are the most important qualities in a legislator.
These are uncertain times for all of us.
The medical institutions and their ability to handle this crisis with an aging community will be put to the test.
At this time, the economic outlook for all of America, including Maine, is looking like it might be our greatest challenge.
Mainers are industrious people and rich with ingenuity. I have faith that we will create solutions to all of the problems we will face, together.
We are all, cumulatively, representing the people of Maine.If we cannot find common ground we can at least try to be respectful as we reach compromises or fight for our constituents wants, needs and rights. We are all there to do the same job & that is to represent the people of our communities.
If we can communicate openly and find common ground it is helpful.
I am also interested in serving on the Environment and Natural Resources Committee and the Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business Committee.
That said, if leadership is needed and I am asked, I will rise to the task.
I just want to do the best job I can for the people in my community and my state.
Unfortunately we lost a light.
One thing I did notice was how hard it was for this child to get the treatments he needed. One treatment in particular that could have been lifesaving was a full spectrum antiparacitic medication. Once test studies showed this formerly inexpensive medication killed cancer cells the pharmaceutical companies jacked up the price per pill to the thousands of dollars. The treatment was denied by insurance due to the cost of the pills. This is unacceptable.I have met so many people and heard so many touching stories ... not as many as I hope to hear.
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See also
2024 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on March 21, 2020
