2022 Maine Senate election

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2022 Maine Senate election
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All 35 seats in the Maine Senate
18 seats needed for a majority
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Leader Troy Jackson Trey Stewart
Party Democratic Republican
Leader sinceDecember 7, 2016November 10, 2022
Leader's seat1st – Allagash 2nd – Presque Isle
Seats before2213
Seats after2213
Seat changeSteady2.svgSteady2.svg
Popular vote351,606313,379
Percentage52.7%47.0%
SwingDecrease2.svg0.2%Increase2.svg0.3%
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2022 Maine Senate election by vote share.svg
Results:
     Democratic hold     Democratic gain
     Republican hold     Republican gain
Vote Share:
     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%     80–90%
     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%
Senate President before election

Troy Jackson
Democratic

Elected Senate President

Troy Jackson
Democratic

The 2022 Maine State Senate election was held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, with the primary election using instant-runoff voting being held on June 14, 2022, to elect the 131st Maine Senate. Voters in all 35 districts of the Maine Senate elected their state senators. These elections coincided with those for governor, U.S. House and the Maine House of Representatives. Democrats retained their 23–12 advantage in the chamber. [1]

Contents

Retiring incumbents

Democrats

District 5: Jim Dill retired due to term limits.
District 12: David Miramant retired due to term limits.
District 13: Chloe Maxmin retired.
District 20: Ned Claxton retired.
District 21: Nate Libby retired due to term limits.
District 25: Cathy Breen retired due to term limits.
District 26: William Diamond retired due to term limits.
District 28: Heather Sanborn retired.
District 32: Susan Deschambault retired due to term limits.

Republicans

District 4: Paul Davis retired due to term limits.
District 8: Kimberley Rosen retired due to term limits.
District 16: Scott Cyrway retired due to term limits.
District 33: David Woodsome retired due to term limits.

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
Sabato's Crystal Ball [2] TossupMay 19, 2022

Results

Results [3]
PartiesCandidatesPopular voteSeats
Vote%20202022+/−%
Democratic 35351,60652.69%2222Steady2.svg62.86%
Republican 35313,37946.96%1313Steady2.svg37.14%
Independent 12,3730.36%00Steady2.svg0.00%
Total71667,358100.00%3535100.00%

Closest races

Seats where the margin of victory was under 10%: [3]

  1. District 20, 0.80%, Republican gain
  2. District 26, 1.80%
  3. District 16, 2.00%, Democratic gain
  4. District 14, 4.80%
  5. District 1, 5.02%
  6. District 8, 5.70%
  7. District 33, 8.14%
  8. District 13, 9.40%

Summary of results

Italics denote an open seat held by the incumbent party; bold text denotes a gain for a party.
† - Incumbent not seeking re-election

Senate district Incumbent PartyElected senatorParty
1st [4] Troy Jackson Dem Troy Jackson Dem
2nd [5] Trey Stewart Rep Trey Stewart Rep
3rd [6] Brad Farrin Rep Brad Farrin Rep
Scott Cyrway† [a] Rep
4th [7] Paul Davis†Rep Stacey Guerin Rep
Stacey Guerin [b] Rep
5th [8] Russell Black [c] Rep Russell Black Rep
6th [9] Marianne Moore Rep Marianne Moore Rep
7th [10] Nicole Grohoski Dem Nicole Grohoski Dem
8th [11] Jim Dill† [d] Dem Mike Tipping Dem
9th [12] Joe Baldacci Dem Joe Baldacci Dem
10th [13] Kimberley Rosen† [e] Rep Peter Lyford Rep
11th [14] Chip Curry Dem Chip Curry Dem
12th [15] David Miramant†Dem Pinny Beebe-Center Dem
13th [16] Chloe Maxmin†Dem Cameron Reny Dem
14th [17] Craig Hickman Dem Craig Hickman Dem
15th [18] Matthew Pouliot Rep Matthew Pouliot Rep
16th [19] new seat' David LaFountain Dem
17th [20] Jeff Timberlake [f] Rep Jeff Timberlake Rep
18th [21] Rick Bennett [g] Rep Rick Bennett Rep
19th [22] Lisa Keim [h] Rep Lisa Keim Rep
20th [23] Ned Claxton†Dem Eric Brakey Rep
21st [24] Nate Libby†Dem Peggy Rotundo Dem
22nd [25] new seat James Libby Rep
23rd [26] Mattie Daughtry [i] Dem Mattie Daughtry Dem
24th [27] Eloise Vitelli [j] Dem Eloise Vitelli Dem
25th [28] Catherine Breen†Dem Teresa Pierce Dem
26th [29] William Diamond†Dem Tim Nangle Dem
27th [30] Heather Sanborn† [k] Dem Jill Duson Dem
28th [31] Ben Chipman [l] Dem Ben Chipman Dem
29th [32] Anne Carney Dem Anne Carney Dem
30th [33] Stacy Brenner Dem Stacy Brenner Dem
31st [34] Donna Bailey Dem Donna Bailey Dem
32nd [35] Susan Deschambault†Dem Henry Ingwersen Dem
33rd [36] David Woodsome†Rep Matthew Harrington Rep
34th [37] Joe Rafferty Dem Joe Rafferty Dem
35th [38] Mark Lawrence Dem Mark Lawrence Dem

Detailed results

District 1 • District 2 • District 3 • District 4 • District 5 • District 6 • District 7 • District 8 • District 9 • District 10 • District 11 • District 12 • District 13 • District 14 • District 15 • District 16 • District 17 • District 18 • District 19 • District 20 • District 21 • District 22 • District 23 • District 24 • District 25 • District 26 • District 27 • District 28 • District 29 • District 30 • District 31 • District 32 • District 33 • District 34 • District 35

District 1

The 1st district, in Aroostook County, consisted of Caribou, Fort Fairfield, Fort Kent, Madawaska, Mapleton, 29 other municipalities, and several townships. Incumbent Democrat Troy Jackson had represented the 1st district since 2016, and was re-elected.

Primary elections

Maine State Senate 1st District Democratic Party primary election, 2022 [39]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Troy Jackson, of Allagash (incumbent) 1,268 100.00
Total votes1,268 100.00
Maine State Senate 1st District Republican Party primary election, 2022 [40]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Susan Bernard, of Caribou 1,687 100.00
Total votes1,687 100.00

General election

Maine State Senate 1st District general election, 2022 [3]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Troy Jackson, of Allagash (incumbent) 8,817 52.51
Republican Susan Bernard, of Caribou 7,97447.49
Total votes16,791 100.00
Democratic hold

District 2

The 2nd district, in Aroostook and Penobscot counties, consisted of East Millinocket, Hodgdon, Houlton, Millinocket, Presque Isle, 37 other municipalities, and several townships. Incumbent Republican Trey Stewart had represented the 2nd district since 2020, and was re-elected.

Primary elections

Maine State Senate 2nd District Democratic Party primary election, 2022 [39]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Laura Farnsworth, [m] of Island Falls 656 100.00
Total votes656 100.00
Maine State Senate 2nd District Republican Party primary election, 2022 [40]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Trey Stewart, of Presque Isle (incumbent) 1,899 100.00
Total votes1,899 100.00

General election

Maine State Senate 2nd District general election, 2022 [3]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Trey Stewart, of Presque Isle (incumbent) 11,681 70.04
Democratic Danielle Fienberg, of Presque Isle 4,99729.96
Total votes16,678 100.00
Republican hold

District 3

The 3rd district, in Kennebec, Penobscot, and Somerset counties, consisted of Clinton, Madison, Norridgewock, Pittsfield, Skowhegan, 9 other municipalities, and one township. Incumbent Republican Brad Farrin had represented the 3rd district since 2018, and was re-elected. The district also included the home of incumbent Republican Scott Cyrway, who had represented the 16th district since 2014, and was term-limited.

Primary elections

Maine State Senate 3rd District Democratic Party primary election, 2022 [39]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Shawn Bean, of Madison 938 100.00
Total votes938 100.00
Maine State Senate 3rd District Republican Party primary election, 2022 [40]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Brad Farrin, of Norridgewock (incumbent) 2,093 100.00
Total votes2,093 100.00

General election

Maine State Senate 3rd District general election, 2022 [3]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Brad Farrin, of Norridgewock (incumbent) 11,220 65.39
Democratic Shawn Bean, of Madison 5,91334.46
scattering250.15
Total votes17,158 100.00
Republican hold

District 4

The 4th district, in Penobscot and Piscataquis counties, consisted of Corinth, Dexter, Dover-Foxcroft, Glenburn, Levant, 24 other municipalities, and several townships. Incumbent Republican Paul Davis had represented the 4th district since 2014, was term-limited. The new 4th district also included the home of incumbent Republican Stacey Guerin, who had represented the 10th district since 2018. She was re-elected.

Primary elections

Maine State Senate 4th District Democratic Party primary election, 2022 [39]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Andrea Thurlow, of Atkinson Township 835 100.00
Total votes835 100.00
Maine State Senate 4th District Republican Party primary election, 2022 [40]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Stacey Guerin, of Glenburn (incumbent) 2,627 100.00
Total votes2,627 100.00

General election

Maine State Senate 4th District general election, 2022 [3]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Stacey Guerin, of Glenburn (incumbent) 13,321 70.11
Democratic Andrea Thurlow, of Atkinson Township 5,67929.89
Total votes19,000 100.00
Republican hold

District 5

The 5th district, in Franklin, Kennebec, and Somerset counties, consisted of Anson, Farmington, New Sharon, St. Albans, Wilton, 31 other municipalities, and several townships. The new 5th district included the home of incumbent Republican Russell Black, who had represented the 17th district since 2018. He was re-elected.

Primary elections

Maine State Senate 5th District Democratic Party primary election, 2022 [39]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Stanley Wheeler, of Farmington 1,110 100.00
Total votes1,110 100.00
Maine State Senate 5th District Republican Party primary election, 2022 [40]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Russell Black, of Wilton (incumbent) 2,310 100.00
Total votes2,310 100.00

General election

Maine State Senate 5th District general election, 2022 [3]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Russell Black, of Wilton (incumbent) 10,737 54.98
Democratic Stanley Wheeler, of Farmington 6,42032.87
Real Maine IndependentDouglas Thomas, of Ripley 2,37312.15
Total votes19,530 100.00
Republican hold

District 6

The 6th district, in Hancock and Washington counties, consisted of Calais, Franklin, Gouldsboro, Hancock, Machias, 51 other municipalities, and several townships. Incumbent Republican Marianne Moore had represented the 6th district since 2018, and was re-elected.

Primary elections

Maine State Senate 6th District Democratic Party primary election, 2022 [39]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Jonathan Goble, of Cherryfield 1,314 100.00
Total votes1,314 100.00
Maine State Senate 6th District Republican Party primary election, 2022 [40]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Marianne Moore, of Calais (incumbent) 2,700 100.00
Total votes2,700 100.00

General election

Maine State Senate 6th District general election, 2022 [3]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Marianne Moore, of Calais (incumbent) 12,980 66.85
Democratic Jonathan Goble, of Cherryfield 6,43633.15
Total votes19,416 100.00
Republican hold

District 7

The 7th district, in Hancock and Knox counties, consisted of Bar Harbor, Blue Hill, Ellsworth, Mount Desert, Orland, and 17 other municipalities. Incumbent Democrat Louis Luchini represented the 7th district from 2018 until he resigned on January 18, 2022. Democrat Nicole Grohoski was elected in a special election coinciding with the primary election, and she was re-elected.

Primary elections

Maine State Senate 7th District Democratic Party primary election, 2022 [39]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Nicole Grohoski, of Ellsworth 5,157 100.00
Total votes5,157 100.00
Maine State Senate 7th District Republican Party primary election, 2022 [40]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Brian Langley, of Ellsworth 2,446 100.00
Total votes2,446 100.00

General election

Maine State Senate 7th District general election, 2022 [3]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Nicole Grohoski, of Ellsworth (incumbent) 12,811 58.97
Republican Brian Langley, of Ellsworth 8,91341.03
Total votes21,724 100.00
Democratic hold

District 8

The 8th district, in Penobscot County, consisted of Lincoln, Milford, Old Town, Orono, Veazie, 15 other municipalities, and several townships. The new 8th district included the home of incumbent Democrat Jim Dill, who had represented the 5th district since 2014. He was term-limited, and Democrat Mike Tipping was elected.

Primary elections

Maine State Senate 8th District Democratic Party primary election, 2022 [39]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Mike Tipping, of Orono 1,354 62.08
Democratic Abe Furth, of Old Town 82737.92
Total votes2,181 100.00
Maine State Senate 8th District Republican Party primary election, 2022 [40]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Eric Rojo, of Lincoln 789 54.26
Republican Grace Ann Tibbetts, of Lincoln 66545.74
Total votes1,454 100.00

General election

Maine State Senate 8th District general election, 2022 [3]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Mike Tipping, of Orono 8,317 52.85
Republican Eric Rojo, of Lincoln 7,42147.15
Total votes15,738 100.00
Democratic hold

District 9

The 9th district, in Penobscot County, consisted of Bangor and Hermon. Incumbent Democrat Joe Baldacci had represented the 9th district since 2020, and was re-elected.

Primary elections

Maine State Senate 9th District Democratic Party primary election, 2022 [39]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Joe Baldacci, of Bangor (incumbent) 1,524 100.00
Total votes1,524 100.00
Maine State Senate 9th District Republican Party primary election, 2022 [40]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican James Plowman, [n] of Hermon 1,302 100.00
Total votes1,302 100.00

General election

Maine State Senate 9th District general election, 2022 [3]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Joe Baldacci, of Bangor (incumbent) 9,055 59.15
Republican Suzette Furrow, of Bangor 6,25340.85
Total votes15,308 100.00
Democratic hold

District 10

The 10th district, in Hancock and Penobscot counties, consisted of Brewer, Bucksport, Hampden, Holden, Orrington, and 7 other municipalities. The new 10th district included the home of incumbent Republican Kimberley Rosen, who had represented the 8th district since 2014. She was term-limited, and Republican Peter Lyford was elected.

Primary elections

Maine State Senate 10th District Democratic Party primary election, 2022 [39]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Ralph Cammack, of Brewer 1,040 100.00
Total votes1,040 100.00
Maine State Senate 10th District Republican Party primary election, 2022 [40]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Peter Lyford, of Eddington 1,438 54.61
Republican Robert Cross, of Dedham 1,19545.39
Total votes2,633 100.00

General election

Maine State Senate 10th District general election, 2022 [3]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Peter Lyford, of Eddington 11,522 56.11
Democratic Ralph Cammack, of Brewer 9,01143.89
Total votes20,533 100.00
Republican hold

District 11

The 11th district, in Waldo County, consisted of Belfast, Lincolnville, Northport, Searsport, Winterport, and 21 other municipalities. Incumbent Democrat Chip Curry had represented the 11th district since 2020, and was re-elected.

Primary elections

Maine State Senate 11th District Democratic Party primary election, 2022 [39]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Chip Curry, of Belfast (incumbent) 1,818 100.00
Total votes1,818 100.00
Maine State Senate 11th District Republican Party primary election, 2022 [40]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican MaryAnne Kinney, of Knox 2,127 100.00
Total votes2,127 100.00

General election

Maine State Senate 11th District general election, 2022 [3]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Chip Curry, of Belfast (incumbent) 11,543 55.35
Republican MaryAnne Kinney, of Knox 9,31244.65
Total votes20,855 100.00
Democratic hold

District 12

The 12th district, in Knox County, consisted of Camden, Rockland, Rockport, St. George, Warren, and 11 other municipalities. Incumbent Democrat David Miramant had represented the 12th district since 2014, and was term-limited. Democrat Pinny Beebe-Center was elected.

Primary elections

Maine State Senate 12th District Democratic Party primary election, 2022 [39]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Pinny Beebe-Center, of Rockland 2,889 100.00
Total votes2,889 100.00
Maine State Senate 12th District Republican Party primary election, 2022 [40]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Scott Rocknak, of Camden 1,652 100.00
Total votes1,652 100.00

General election

Maine State Senate 12th District general election, 2022 [3]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Pinny Beebe-Center, of Rockland 12,525 59.30
Republican Scott Rocknak, of Camden 8,59740.70
Total votes21,122 100.00
Democratic hold

District 13

The 13th district, in Kennebec, Knox, and Lincoln counties, consisted of Boothbay, Bristol, Jefferson, Waldoboro, Wiscasset, and 15 other municipalities. Incumbent Democrat Chloe Maxmin had represented the 13th district since 2020, and retired. Democrat Cameron Reny was elected.

Primary elections

Maine State Senate 13th District Democratic Party primary election, 2022 [39]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Cameron Reny, of Bristol 2,165 66.84
Democratic David Levesque, of Newcastle 1,07433.16
Total votes3,239 100.00
Maine State Senate 13th District Republican Party primary election, 2022 [40]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Abden Simmons, of Waldoboro 1,998 100.00
Total votes1,998 100.00

General election

Maine State Senate 13th District general election, 2022 [3]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Cameron Reny, of Bristol 11,970 54.70
Republican Abden Simmons, of Waldoboro 9,91345.30
Total votes21,883 100.00
Democratic hold

District 14

The 14th district, in Kennebec County, consisted of Gardiner, Hallowell, Monmouth, West Gardiner, Winthrop, and 7 other municipalities. Incumbent Democrat Craig Hickman had represented the 14th district since 2021, and was re-elected.

Primary elections

Maine State Senate 14th District Democratic Party primary election, 2022 [39]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Craig Hickman, of Winthrop (incumbent) 2,459 100.00
Total votes2,459 100.00
Maine State Senate 14th District Republican Party primary election, 2022 [40]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Jeffery Hanley, of Pittston 1,986 100.00
Total votes1,986 100.00

General election

Maine State Senate 14th District general election, 2022 [3]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Craig Hickman, of Winthrop (incumbent) 10,940 52.40
Republican Jeffery Hanley, of Pittston 9,93647.60
Total votes20,876 100.00
Democratic hold

District 15

The 15th district, in Kennebec County, consisted of Augusta, Belgrade, China, Mount Vernon, Sidney, and Vassalboro. Incumbent Republican Matthew Pouliot had represented the 15th district since 2018, and was re-elected.

Primary elections

Maine State Senate 15th District Democratic Party primary election, 2022 [39]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Storme St. Valle, of Augusta 1,181 100.00
Total votes1,181 100.00
Maine State Senate 15th District Republican Party primary election, 2022 [40]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Matthew Pouliot, of Augusta (incumbent) 1,845 100.00
Total votes1,845 100.00

General election

Maine State Senate 15th District general election, 2022 [3]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Matthew Pouliot, of Augusta (incumbent) 10,241 57.75
Democratic Storme St. Valle, of Augusta 7,49142.25
Total votes17,732 100.00
Republican hold

District 16

The 16th district, in Kennebec and Somerset counties, consisted of Albion, Fairfield, Oakland, Waterville, and Winslow. The new 16th district was home to no incumbent senators. Democrat David LaFountain was elected over Republican Mike Perkins, whose primary was decided via instant-runoff voting.

Primary elections

Maine State Senate 16th District Democratic Party primary election, 2022 [39]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic David LaFountain, of Winslow 894 100.00
Total votes894 100.00
Maine State Senate 16th District Republican Party primary election, 2022 [42]
PartyCandidateFirst choiceRound 1
Votes%TransferVotes%
Republican Mike Perkins, of Oakland 84644.20%+7692252.18%
Republican Kevin Kitchin, of Fairfield 73338.30%+11284547.82%
Republican Mark Andre, of Oakland 33517.50%-335Eliminated
Total votes1914100.00%-1471767100.00%

General election

Maine State Senate 16th District general election, 2022 [3]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic David LaFountain, of Winslow 8,349 51.00
Republican Mike Perkins, of Oakland 8,02249.00
Total votes16,371 100.00
Democratic win (new seat)

District 17

The 17th district, in Androscoggin and Kennebec counties, consisted of Greene, Lisbon, Litchfield, Sabattus, Turner, and 5 other municipalities. The new 17th district included the home of incumbent Republican Jeff Timberlake, who had represented the 22nd district since 2018. He was re-elected.

Primary elections

Maine State Senate 17th District Democratic Party primary election, 2022 [39]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Jo-Jean Keller, of Lisbon 964 100.00
Total votes964 100.00
Maine State Senate 17th District Republican Party primary election, 2022 [40]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Jeff Timberlake, of Turner (incumbent) 2,143 100.00
Total votes2,143 100.00

General election

Maine State Senate 17th District general election, 2022 [3]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Jeff Timberlake, of Turner (incumbent) 11,989 65.84
Democratic Jo-Jean Keller, of Lisbon 6,22034.16
Total votes18,209 100.00
Republican hold

District 18

The 18th district, in Androscoggin, Cumberland, and Oxford counties, consisted of Bridgton, Fryeburg, Norway, Oxford, Paris, and 9 other municipalities. The new 18th district included the home of incumbent Republican Rick Bennett, who had represented the 19th district since 2020. He was re-elected.

Primary elections

Maine State Senate 18th District Democratic Party primary election, 2022 [39]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Colin O'Neill, of Oxford 1,317 100.00
Total votes1,317 100.00
Maine State Senate 18th District Republican Party primary election, 2022 [40]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Rick Bennett, of Oxford (incumbent) 2,284 100.00
Total votes2,284 100.00

General election

Maine State Senate 18th District general election, 2022 [3]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Rick Bennett, of Oxford (incumbent) 11,931 62.46
Democratic Colin O'Neill, of Oxford 7,17137.54
Total votes19,102 100.00
Republican hold

District 19

The 19th district, in Franklin and Oxford counties, consisted of Bethel, Dixfield, Jay, Mexico, Rumford, 30 other municipalities, and several townships. The new 19th district included the home of incumbent Republican Lisa Keim, who had represented the 18th district since 2016. She was re-elected.

Primary elections

Maine State Senate 19th District Democratic Party primary election, 2022 [39]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Timothy Carter, [o] of Bethel 1,337 100.00
Total votes1,337 100.00
Maine State Senate 19th District Republican Party primary election, 2022 [40]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Lisa Keim, of Dixfield (incumbent) 2,332 100.00
Total votes2,332 100.00

General election

Maine State Senate 19th District general election, 2022 [3]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Lisa Keim, of Dixfield (incumbent) 11,902 62.60
Democratic Matthew Bean, of Andover 7,11137.40
Total votes19,013 100.00
Republican hold

District 20

The 20th district, in Androscoggin and Cumberland counties, consisted of Auburn, Durham, New Gloucester, and Poland. Incumbent Democrat Ned Claxton had represented the 20th district since 2018, and retired. Republican Eric Brakey was elected.

Primary elections

Maine State Senate 20th District Democratic Party primary election, 2022 [39]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Bettyann Sheats, of Auburn 1,345 100.00
Total votes1,345 100.00
Maine State Senate 20th District Republican Party primary election, 2022 [40]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Eric Brakey, of Auburn 1,494 100.00
Total votes1,494 100.00

General election

Maine State Senate 20th District general election, 2022 [3]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Eric Brakey, of Auburn 9,064 50.41
Democratic Bettyann Sheats, of Auburn 8,91849.59
Total votes17,982 100.00
Republican gain from Democratic

District 21

The 21st district, in Androscoggin County, consisted of Lewiston. Incumbent Democrat Nate Libby had represented the 21st district since 2014, and was term-limited. Democrat Peggy Rotundo was elected.

Primary elections

Maine State Senate 21st District Democratic Party primary election, 2022 [39]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Peggy Rotundo, of Lewiston 691 100.00
Total votes691 100.00
Maine State Senate 21st District Republican Party primary election, 2022 [40]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Ricky LaChapelle, of Lewiston 664 100.00
Total votes664 100.00

General election

Maine State Senate 21st District general election, 2022 [3]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Peggy Rotundo, of Lewiston 7,754 58.57
Republican Ricky LaChapelle, of Lewiston 5,48441.43
Total votes13,238 100.00
Democratic hold

District 22

The 22nd district, in Cumberland, Oxford, and York counties, consisted of Limerick, Limington, Naples, Shapleigh, Standish, and 8 other municipalities. The new 22nd district was home to no incumbent senators. Republican James Libby was elected.

Primary elections

Maine State Senate 22nd District Democratic Party primary election, 2022 [39]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Michael McKinney, of Cornish 1,366 100.00
Total votes1,366 100.00
Maine State Senate 22nd District Republican Party primary election, 2022 [40]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican James Libby, of Standish 1,969 100.00
Total votes1,969 100.00

General election

Maine State Senate 22nd District general election, 2022 [3]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican James Libby, of Standish 11,334 60.30
Democratic Michael McKinney, of Cornish 7,46339.70
Total votes18,797 100.00
Republican win (new seat)

District 23

The 23rd district, in Cumberland County, consisted of Brunswick, Chebeague Island, Freeport, Harpswell, Pownal, and part of Yarmouth. The new 23rd district included the home of incumbent Democrat Mattie Daughtry, who had represented the 24th district since 2020. She was re-elected.

Primary elections

Maine State Senate 23rd District Democratic Party primary election, 2022 [39]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Mattie Daughtry, of Brunswick (incumbent) 3,785 100.00
Total votes3,785 100.00
Maine State Senate 23rd District Republican Party primary election, 2022 [40]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Brogan Teel, of Brunswick 1,160 100.00
Total votes1,160 100.00

General election

Maine State Senate 23rd District general election, 2022 [3]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Mattie Daughtry, of Brunswick (incumbent) 16,401 69.76
Republican Brogan Teel, of Brunswick 7,10830.24
Total votes23,509 100.00
Democratic hold

District 24

The 24th district, in Lincoln and Sagadahoc counties, consisted of Bath, Bowdoinham, Richmond, Topsham, Woolwich, and 6 other municipalities. The new 24th district included the home of incumbent Democrat Eloise Vitelli, who had represented the 23rd district since 2016. She was re-elected.

Primary elections

Maine State Senate 24th District Democratic Party primary election, 2022 [39]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Eloise Vitelli, of Arrowsic (incumbent) 2,078 100.00
Total votes2,078 100.00
Maine State Senate 24th District Republican Party primary election, 2022 [40]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Matthew Brackley, of West Bath 1,444 100.00
Total votes1,444 100.00

General election

Maine State Senate 24th District general election, 2022 [3]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Eloise Vitelli, of Arrowsic (incumbent) 12,620 58.04
Republican Matthew Brackley, of West Bath 9,12341.96
Total votes21,743 100.00
Democratic hold

District 25

The 25th district, in Cumberland County, consisted of Cumberland, Falmouth, Gray, Long Island, North Yarmouth, and part of Yarmouth. Incumbent Democrat Cathy Breen had represented the 25th district since 2014, and was term-limited. Democrat Teresa Pierce was elected.

Primary elections

Maine State Senate 25th District Democratic Party primary election, 2022 [39]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Teresa Pierce, of Falmouth 3,634 100.00
Total votes3,634 100.00
Maine State Senate 25th District Republican Party primary election, 2022 [40]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Jennifer White, of Gray 1,759 100.00
Total votes1,759 100.00

General election

Maine State Senate 25th District general election, 2022 [3]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Teresa Pierce, of Falmouth 15,315 63.39
Republican Jennifer White, of Gray 8,84536.61
Total votes24,160 100.00
Democratic hold

District 26

The 26th district, in Cumberland County, consisted of Casco, Frye Island, Raymond, part of Westbrook, and Windham. Incumbent Democrat William Diamond had represented the 26th district since 2014, and was term-limited. Democrat Tim Nangle was elected.

Primary elections

Maine State Senate 26th District Democratic Party primary election, 2022 [39]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Tim Nangle, of Windham 1,576 100.00
Total votes1,576 100.00
Maine State Senate 26th District Republican Party primary election, 2022 [40]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Gary Plummer, of Windham 1,485 100.00
Total votes1,485 100.00

General election

Maine State Senate 26th District general election, 2022 [3]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Tim Nangle, of Windham 9,734 50.90
Republican Gary Plummer, of Windham 9,38849.10
Total votes19,122 100.00
Democratic hold

District 27

The 27th district, in Cumberland County, consisted of parts of Portland and Westbrook. The new 27th district included the home of incumbent Democrat Heather Sanborn, who had represented the 28th district since 2018. She retired, and Democrat Jill Duson was elected.

Primary elections

Maine State Senate 27th District Democratic Party primary election, 2022 [39]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Jill Duson, of Portland 3,233 89.68
Democratic Kenneth Capron, of Portland 37210.32
Total votes3,605 100.00
Maine State Senate 27th District Republican Party primary election, 2022 [40]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Jeffrey Tounge, of Portland 604 100.00
Total votes604 100.00

General election

Maine State Senate 27th District general election, 2022 [3]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Jill Duson, of Portland 14,225 77.88
Republican Jeffrey Tounge, of Portland 4,04122.12
Total votes18,266 100.00
Democratic hold

District 28

The 28th district, in Cumberland County, consisted of part of Portland. The new 28th district included the home of incumbent Democrat Ben Chipman, who had represented the 27th district since 2016. He was re-elected.

Primary elections

Maine State Senate 28th District Democratic Party primary election, 2022 [39]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Ben Chipman, of Portland (incumbent) 3,484 100.00
Total votes3,484 100.00
Maine State Senate 28th District Republican Party primary election, 2022 [40]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Ryan McMann, [p] of Portland 233 100.00
Total votes233 100.00

General election

Maine State Senate 28th District general election, 2022 [3]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Ben Chipman, of Portland (incumbent) 15,551 87.34
Republican Susan Abercrombie, of Portland 2,25412.66
Total votes17,805 100.00
Democratic hold

District 29

The 29th district, in Cumberland County, consisted of Cape Elizabeth, part of Scarborough, and South Portland. Incumbent Democrat Anne Carney had represented the 29th district since 2020, and was re-elected.

Primary elections

Maine State Senate 29th District Democratic Party primary election, 2022 [39]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Anne Carney, of Cape Elizabeth (incumbent) 2,912 100.00
Total votes2,912 100.00
Maine State Senate 29th District Republican Party primary election, 2022 [40]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican John Lewis, of Cape Elizabeth 585 100.00
Total votes585 100.00

General election

Maine State Senate 29th District general election, 2022 [3]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Anne Carney, of Cape Elizabeth (incumbent) 15,432 75.48
Republican John Lewis, of Cape Elizabeth 5,01224.52
Total votes20,444 100.00
Democratic hold

District 30

The 30th district, in Cumberland County, consisted of Gorham and part of Scarborough. Incumbent Democrat Stacy Brenner had represented the 30th district since 2020, and was re-elected.

Primary elections

Maine State Senate 30th District Democratic Party primary election, 2022 [39]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Stacy Brenner, of Scarborough (incumbent) 2,059 100.00
Total votes2,059 100.00
Maine State Senate 30th District Republican Party primary election, 2022 [40]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Timothy Thorsen, of Gorham 1,248 100.00
Total votes1,248 100.00

General election

Maine State Senate 30th District general election, 2022 [3]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Stacy Brenner, of Scarborough (incumbent) 12,685 62.03
Republican Timothy Thorsen, of Gorham 7,76637.97
Total votes20,451 100.00
Democratic hold

District 31

The 31st district, in York County, consisted of Buxton, Old Orchard Beach, and Saco. Incumbent Democrat Donna Bailey had represented the 31st district since 2020, and was re-elected.

Primary elections

Maine State Senate 31st District Democratic Party primary election, 2022 [39]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Donna Bailey, of Saco (incumbent) 1,952 100.00
Total votes1,952 100.00
Maine State Senate 31st District Republican Party primary election, 2022 [40]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Sharri MacDonald, of Old Orchard Beach 902 100.00
Total votes902 100.00

General election

Maine State Senate 31st District general election, 2022 [3]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Donna Bailey, of Saco (incumbent) 11,244 59.02
Republican Sharri MacDonald, of Old Orchard Beach 7,80640.98
Total votes19,050 100.00
Democratic hold

District 32

The 32nd district, in York County, consisted of Arundel, Biddeford, Dayton, Hollis, and Lyman. Incumbent Democrat Susan Deschambault had represented the 32nd district since 2016, and was term-limited. Democrat Henry Ingwersen was elected.

Primary elections

Maine State Senate 32nd District Democratic Party primary election, 2022 [39]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Henry Ingwersen, of Arundel 1,430 100.00
Total votes1,430 100.00
Maine State Senate 32nd District Republican Party primary election, 2022 [40]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican David Corbett, of Lyman 1,074 100.00
Total votes1,074 100.00

General election

Maine State Senate 32nd District general election, 2022 [3]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Henry Ingwersen, of Arundel 9,676 57.31
Republican David Corbett, of Lyman 7,20942.69
Total votes16,885 100.00
Democratic hold

District 33

The 33rd district, in York County, consisted of Alfred, Lebanon, Sanford, and Waterboro. Incumbent Republican David Woodsome had represented the 33rd district since 2014, and was term-limited. Republican Matthew Harrington was elected.

Primary elections

Maine State Senate 33rd District Democratic Party primary election, 2022 [39]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Kendra Williams, of Sanford 1,137 100.00
Total votes1,137 100.00
Maine State Senate 33rd District Republican Party primary election, 2022 [40]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Matthew Harrington, of Sanford 1,263 100.00
Total votes1,263 100.00

General election

Maine State Senate 33rd District general election, 2022 [3]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Matthew Harrington, of Sanford 8,509 54.07
Democratic Kendra Williams, of Sanford 7,22845.93
Total votes15,737 100.00
Republican hold

District 34

The 34th district, in York County, consisted of Berwick, Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, North Berwick, and Wells. Incumbent Democrat Joe Rafferty had represented the 34th district since 2020, and was re-elected.

Primary elections

Maine State Senate 34th District Democratic Party primary election, 2022 [39]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Joe Rafferty, of Kennebunk (incumbent) 2,541 100.00
Total votes2,541 100.00
Maine State Senate 34th District Republican Party primary election, 2022 [40]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Bradley Ducharme, of Kennebunk 1,751 100.00
Total votes1,751 100.00

General election

Maine State Senate 34th District general election, 2022 [3]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Joe Rafferty, of Kennebunk (incumbent) 12,605 58.22
Republican Bradley Ducharme, of Kennebunk 9,04441.78
Total votes21,649 100.00
Democratic hold

District 35

The 35th district, in York County, consisted of Eliot, Kittery, Ogunquit, South Berwick, and York. Incumbent Democrat Mark Lawrence had represented the 35th district since 2018, and was re-elected.

Primary elections

Maine State Senate 35th District Democratic Party primary election, 2022 [39]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Mark Lawrence, of Eliot (incumbent) 2,089 100.00
Total votes2,089 100.00
Maine State Senate 35th District Republican Party primary election, 2022 [40]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Julie Rakic, of Kittery 1,017 100.00
Total votes1,017 100.00

General election

Maine State Senate 35th District general election, 2022 [3]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Mark Lawrence, of Eliot (incumbent) 13,979 65.00
Republican Julie Rakic, of Kittery 7,52735.00
Total votes21,506 100.00
Democratic hold

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ Redistricted from the 16th district.
  2. ↑ Redistricted from the 5th district.
  3. ↑ Redistricted from the 17th district.
  4. ↑ Redistricted from the 5th district.
  5. ↑ Redistricted from the 8th district.
  6. ↑ Redistricted from the 22nd district.
  7. ↑ Redistricted from the 19th district.
  8. ↑ Redistricted from the 18nd district.
  9. ↑ Redistricted from the 24rd district.
  10. ↑ Redistricted from the 23rd district.
  11. ↑ Redistricted from the 28th district.
  12. ↑ Redistricted from the 27th district.
  13. ↑ Withdrew on June 21, 2022, and was replaced by the state party with Danielle Fienberg on July 25, 2022. [41]
  14. ↑ Withdrew on June 21, 2022, and was replaced by the state party with Suzette Furrow on July 22, 2022. [41]
  15. ↑ Withdrew on July 11, 2022, and was replaced by the state party with Matthew Bean on July 22, 2022. [41]
  16. ↑ Withdrew on July 7, 2022, and was replaced by the state party with Susan Abercrombie on July 22, 2022. [41]

References

  1. ↑ "Maine State Senate elections, 2022". Ballotpedia. Retrieved May 4, 2022.
  2. ↑ Jacobson, Louis (May 19, 2022). "The Battle for State Legislatures" . Retrieved May 19, 2022.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 "November 8, 2022 General Election- Non-Ranked Choice Offices". Maine Secretary of State. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
  4. ↑ 1st
  5. ↑ 2nd
  6. ↑ 3rd
  7. ↑ 4th
  8. ↑ 5th
  9. ↑ 6th
  10. ↑ 7th
  11. ↑ 8th
  12. ↑ 9th
  13. ↑ 10th
  14. ↑ 11th
  15. ↑ 12th
  16. ↑ 13th
  17. ↑ 14th
  18. ↑ 15th
  19. ↑ 16th
  20. ↑ 17th
  21. ↑ 18th
  22. ↑ 19th
  23. ↑ 20th
  24. ↑ 21st
  25. ↑ 22nd
  26. ↑ 23rd
  27. ↑ 24th
  28. ↑ 25th
  29. ↑ 26th
  30. ↑ 27th
  31. ↑ 28th
  32. ↑ 29th
  33. ↑ 30th
  34. ↑ 31st
  35. ↑ 32nd
  36. ↑ 33rd
  37. ↑ 34th
  38. ↑ 35th
  39. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 "June 14, 2022 - Primary Election - Non-Ranked Choice Offices, State Senator - Democrat". Maine Secretary of State. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
  40. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 "June 14, 2022 - Primary Election - Non-Ranked Choice Offices, State Senator - Republican". Maine Secretary of State. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
  41. 1 2 3 4 "June 14, 2022 - Primary Election - Non- Ranked Choice Offices, Candidates withdrawn or replaced". Maine Secretary of State. September 19, 2022.
  42. ↑ "Tabulations for Elections held in 2022, June 14, 2022 - Primary Election - Ranked Choice Office - Republican, State Senate - District 16". Maine Secretary of State. June 16, 2022.
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