The2022 Maine State Senate election was held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, with the primary election usinginstant-runoff voting being held on June 14, 2022, to elect the131st Maine Senate . Voters in all 35 districts of theMaine Senate elected their state senators. These elections coincided with those forgovernor ,U.S. House and theMaine House of Representatives .Democrats retained their 23–12 advantage in the chamber.[ 1]
Retiring incumbents [ edit ] 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. 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. Results[ 3] Parties Candidates Popular vote Seats Vote % 2020 2022 +/− % Democratic 35 351,606 52.69% 22 22 62.86% Republican 35 313,379 46.96% 13 13 37.14% Independent 1 2,373 0.36% 0 0 0.00% Total 71 667,358 100.00% 35 35 100.00%
Seats where the margin of victory was under 10%:[ 3]
District 20, 0.80% , Republican gainDistrict 26, 1.80% District 16, 2.00% , Democratic gainDistrict 14, 4.80% District 1, 5.02% District 8, 5.70% District 33, 8.14% District 13, 9.40% Italics denote an open seat held by the incumbent party;bold text denotes a gain for a party.
The 1st district, inAroostook County , consisted ofCaribou ,Fort Fairfield ,Fort Kent ,Madawaska ,Mapleton , 29 other municipalities, and several townships. Incumbent DemocratTroy Jackson had represented the 1st district since 2016, and was re-elected.
Maine State Senate 1st District Democratic Party primary election, 2022[ 39] Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Troy Jackson , ofAllagash (incumbent)1,268 100.00 Total votes 1,268 100.00
The 2nd district, inAroostook andPenobscot counties, consisted ofEast Millinocket ,Hodgdon ,Houlton ,Millinocket ,Presque Isle , 37 other municipalities, and several townships. Incumbent RepublicanTrey Stewart had represented the 2nd district since 2020, and was re-elected.
Maine State Senate 2nd District Democratic Party primary election, 2022[ 39] Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Laura Farnsworth,[ m] Island Falls 656 100.00 Total votes 656 100.00
The 3rd district, inKennebec ,Penobscot , andSomerset counties, consisted ofClinton ,Madison ,Norridgewock ,Pittsfield ,Skowhegan , 9 other municipalities, and one township. Incumbent RepublicanBrad Farrin had represented the 3rd district since 2018, and was re-elected. The district also included the home of incumbent RepublicanScott Cyrway , who had represented the 16th district since 2014, and was term-limited.
Maine State Senate 3rd District Democratic Party primary election, 2022[ 39] Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Shawn Bean, ofMadison 938 100.00 Total votes 938 100.00
The 4th district, inPenobscot andPiscataquis counties, consisted ofCorinth ,Dexter ,Dover-Foxcroft ,Glenburn ,Levant , 24 other municipalities, and several townships. Incumbent RepublicanPaul Davis had represented the 4th district since 2014, was term-limited. The new 4th district also included the home of incumbent RepublicanStacey Guerin , who had represented the 10th district since 2018. She was re-elected.
Maine State Senate 4th District Democratic Party primary election, 2022[ 39] Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Andrea Thurlow, ofAtkinson Township 835 100.00 Total votes 835 100.00
Maine State Senate 4th District Republican Party primary election, 2022[ 40] Party Candidate Votes % Republican Stacey Guerin , ofGlenburn (incumbent)2,627 100.00 Total votes 2,627 100.00
The 5th district, inFranklin ,Kennebec , andSomerset counties, consisted ofAnson ,Farmington ,New Sharon ,St. Albans ,Wilton , 31 other municipalities, and several townships. The new 5th district included the home of incumbent RepublicanRussell Black , who had represented the 17th district since 2018. He was re-elected.
Maine State Senate 5th District Democratic Party primary election, 2022[ 39] Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Stanley Wheeler, ofFarmington 1,110 100.00 Total votes 1,110 100.00
Maine State Senate 5th District Republican Party primary election, 2022[ 40] Party Candidate Votes % Republican Russell Black , ofWilton (incumbent)2,310 100.00 Total votes 2,310 100.00
The 6th district, inHancock andWashington counties, consisted ofCalais ,Franklin ,Gouldsboro ,Hancock ,Machias , 51 other municipalities, and several townships. Incumbent RepublicanMarianne Moore had represented the 6th district since 2018, and was re-elected.
Maine State Senate 6th District Democratic Party primary election, 2022[ 39] Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Jonathan Goble, ofCherryfield 1,314 100.00 Total votes 1,314 100.00
Maine State Senate 6th District Republican Party primary election, 2022[ 40] Party Candidate Votes % Republican Marianne Moore , ofCalais (incumbent)2,700 100.00 Total votes 2,700 100.00
The 7th district, inHancock andKnox counties, consisted ofBar Harbor ,Blue Hill ,Ellsworth ,Mount Desert ,Orland , and 17 other municipalities. Incumbent DemocratLouis Luchini represented the 7th district from 2018 until he resigned on January 18, 2022. DemocratNicole Grohoski was elected in a special election coinciding with the primary election, and she was re-elected.
The 8th district, inPenobscot County , consisted ofLincoln ,Milford ,Old Town ,Orono ,Veazie , 15 other municipalities, and several townships. The new 8th district included the home of incumbent DemocratJim Dill , who had represented the 5th district since 2014. He was term-limited, and DemocratMike Tipping was elected.
Maine State Senate 8th District Republican Party primary election, 2022[ 40] Party Candidate Votes % Republican Eric Rojo, ofLincoln 789 54.26 Republican Grace Ann Tibbetts, ofLincoln 665 45.74 Total votes 1,454 100.00
The 9th district, inPenobscot County , consisted ofBangor andHermon . Incumbent DemocratJoe Baldacci had represented the 9th district since 2020, and was re-elected.
Maine State Senate 9th District Democratic Party primary election, 2022[ 39] Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Joe Baldacci , ofBangor (incumbent)1,524 100.00 Total votes 1,524 100.00
Maine State Senate 9th District Republican Party primary election, 2022[ 40] Party Candidate Votes % Republican James Plowman,[ n] Hermon 1,302 100.00 Total votes 1,302 100.00
The 10th district, inHancock andPenobscot counties, consisted ofBrewer ,Bucksport ,Hampden ,Holden ,Orrington , and 7 other municipalities. The new 10th district included the home of incumbent RepublicanKimberley Rosen , who had represented the 8th district since 2014. She was term-limited, and RepublicanPeter Lyford was elected.
Maine State Senate 10th District Democratic Party primary election, 2022[ 39] Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Ralph Cammack, ofBrewer 1,040 100.00 Total votes 1,040 100.00
The 11th district, inWaldo County , consisted ofBelfast ,Lincolnville ,Northport ,Searsport ,Winterport , and 21 other municipalities. Incumbent DemocratChip Curry had represented the 11th district since 2020, and was re-elected.
Maine State Senate 11th District Democratic Party primary election, 2022[ 39] Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Chip Curry , ofBelfast (incumbent)1,818 100.00 Total votes 1,818 100.00
The 12th district, inKnox County , consisted ofCamden ,Rockland ,Rockport ,St. George ,Warren , and 11 other municipalities. Incumbent DemocratDavid Miramant had represented the 12th district since 2014, and was term-limited. DemocratPinny Beebe-Center was elected.
Maine State Senate 12th District Republican Party primary election, 2022[ 40] Party Candidate Votes % Republican Scott Rocknak, ofCamden 1,652 100.00 Total votes 1,652 100.00
The 13th district, inKennebec ,Knox , andLincoln counties, consisted ofBoothbay ,Bristol ,Jefferson ,Waldoboro ,Wiscasset , and 15 other municipalities. Incumbent DemocratChloe Maxmin had represented the 13th district since 2020, and retired. DemocratCameron Reny was elected.
The 14th district, inKennebec County , consisted ofGardiner ,Hallowell ,Monmouth ,West Gardiner ,Winthrop , and 7 other municipalities. Incumbent DemocratCraig Hickman had represented the 14th district since 2021, and was re-elected.
Maine State Senate 14th District Democratic Party primary election, 2022[ 39] Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Craig Hickman , ofWinthrop (incumbent)2,459 100.00 Total votes 2,459 100.00
The 15th district, inKennebec County , consisted ofAugusta ,Belgrade ,China ,Mount Vernon ,Sidney , andVassalboro . Incumbent RepublicanMatthew Pouliot had represented the 15th district since 2018, and was re-elected.
Maine State Senate 15th District Democratic Party primary election, 2022[ 39] Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Storme St. Valle, ofAugusta 1,181 100.00 Total votes 1,181 100.00
The 16th district, inKennebec andSomerset counties, consisted ofAlbion ,Fairfield ,Oakland ,Waterville , andWinslow . The new 16th district was home to no incumbent senators. DemocratDavid LaFountain was elected over RepublicanMike Perkins , whose primary was decided viainstant-runoff voting .
The 17th district, inAndroscoggin andKennebec counties, consisted ofGreene ,Lisbon ,Litchfield ,Sabattus ,Turner , and 5 other municipalities. The new 17th district included the home of incumbent RepublicanJeff Timberlake , who had represented the 22nd district since 2018. He was re-elected.
Maine State Senate 17th District Democratic Party primary election, 2022[ 39] Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Jo-Jean Keller, ofLisbon 964 100.00 Total votes 964 100.00
Maine State Senate 17th District Republican Party primary election, 2022[ 40] Party Candidate Votes % Republican Jeff Timberlake , ofTurner (incumbent)2,143 100.00 Total votes 2,143 100.00
The 18th district, inAndroscoggin ,Cumberland , andOxford counties, consisted ofBridgton ,Fryeburg ,Norway ,Oxford ,Paris , and 9 other municipalities. The new 18th district included the home of incumbent RepublicanRick Bennett , who had represented the 19th district since 2020. He was re-elected.
Maine State Senate 18th District Democratic Party primary election, 2022[ 39] Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Colin O'Neill, ofOxford 1,317 100.00 Total votes 1,317 100.00
Maine State Senate 18th District Republican Party primary election, 2022[ 40] Party Candidate Votes % Republican Rick Bennett , ofOxford (incumbent)2,284 100.00 Total votes 2,284 100.00
The 19th district, inFranklin andOxford counties, consisted ofBethel ,Dixfield ,Jay ,Mexico ,Rumford , 30 other municipalities, and several townships. The new 19th district included the home of incumbent RepublicanLisa Keim , who had represented the 18th district since 2016. She was re-elected.
Maine State Senate 19th District Democratic Party primary election, 2022[ 39] Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Timothy Carter,[ o] Bethel 1,337 100.00 Total votes 1,337 100.00
Maine State Senate 19th District Republican Party primary election, 2022[ 40] Party Candidate Votes % Republican Lisa Keim , ofDixfield (incumbent)2,332 100.00 Total votes 2,332 100.00
The 20th district, inAndroscoggin andCumberland counties, consisted ofAuburn ,Durham ,New Gloucester , andPoland . Incumbent DemocratNed Claxton had represented the 20th district since 2018, and retired. RepublicanEric Brakey was elected.
Maine State Senate 20th District Republican Party primary election, 2022[ 40] Party Candidate Votes % Republican Eric Brakey , ofAuburn 1,494 100.00 Total votes 1,494 100.00
The 21st district, inAndroscoggin County , consisted ofLewiston . Incumbent DemocratNate Libby had represented the 21st district since 2014, and was term-limited. DemocratPeggy Rotundo was elected.
Maine State Senate 21st District Republican Party primary election, 2022[ 40] Party Candidate Votes % Republican Ricky LaChapelle, ofLewiston 664 100.00 Total votes 664 100.00
The 22nd district, inCumberland ,Oxford , andYork counties, consisted ofLimerick ,Limington ,Naples ,Shapleigh ,Standish , and 8 other municipalities. The new 22nd district was home to no incumbent senators. RepublicanJames Libby was elected.
Maine State Senate 22nd District Democratic Party primary election, 2022[ 39] Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Michael McKinney, ofCornish 1,366 100.00 Total votes 1,366 100.00
The 23rd district, inCumberland County , consisted ofBrunswick ,Chebeague Island ,Freeport ,Harpswell ,Pownal , and part ofYarmouth . The new 23rd district included the home of incumbent DemocratMattie Daughtry , who had represented the 24th district since 2020. She was re-elected.
Maine State Senate 23rd District Republican Party primary election, 2022[ 40] Party Candidate Votes % Republican Brogan Teel, ofBrunswick 1,160 100.00 Total votes 1,160 100.00
The 24th district, inLincoln andSagadahoc counties, consisted ofBath ,Bowdoinham ,Richmond ,Topsham ,Woolwich , and 6 other municipalities. The new 24th district included the home of incumbent DemocratEloise Vitelli , who had represented the 23rd district since 2016. She was re-elected.
Maine State Senate 24th District Republican Party primary election, 2022[ 40] Party Candidate Votes % Republican Matthew Brackley, ofWest Bath 1,444 100.00 Total votes 1,444 100.00
The 25th district, inCumberland County , consisted ofCumberland ,Falmouth ,Gray ,Long Island ,North Yarmouth , and part ofYarmouth . Incumbent DemocratCathy Breen had represented the 25th district since 2014, and was term-limited. DemocratTeresa Pierce was elected.
Maine State Senate 25th District Republican Party primary election, 2022[ 40] Party Candidate Votes % Republican Jennifer White, ofGray 1,759 100.00 Total votes 1,759 100.00
The 26th district, inCumberland County , consisted ofCasco ,Frye Island ,Raymond , part ofWestbrook , andWindham . Incumbent DemocratWilliam Diamond had represented the 26th district since 2014, and was term-limited. DemocratTim Nangle was elected.
Maine State Senate 26th District Democratic Party primary election, 2022[ 39] Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Tim Nangle , ofWindham 1,576 100.00 Total votes 1,576 100.00
The 27th district, inCumberland County , consisted of parts ofPortland andWestbrook . The new 27th district included the home of incumbent DemocratHeather Sanborn , who had represented the 28th district since 2018. She retired, and DemocratJill Duson was elected.
Maine State Senate 27th District Republican Party primary election, 2022[ 40] Party Candidate Votes % Republican Jeffrey Tounge, ofPortland 604 100.00 Total votes 604 100.00
The 28th district, inCumberland County , consisted of part ofPortland . The new 28th district included the home of incumbent DemocratBen Chipman , who had represented the 27th district since 2016. He was re-elected.
Maine State Senate 28th District Democratic Party primary election, 2022[ 39] Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Ben Chipman , ofPortland (incumbent)3,484 100.00 Total votes 3,484 100.00
Maine State Senate 28th District Republican Party primary election, 2022[ 40] Party Candidate Votes % Republican Ryan McMann,[ p] Portland 233 100.00 Total votes 233 100.00
The 29th district, inCumberland County , consisted ofCape Elizabeth , part ofScarborough , andSouth Portland . Incumbent DemocratAnne Carney had represented the 29th district since 2020, and was re-elected.
Maine State Senate 29th District Republican Party primary election, 2022[ 40] Party Candidate Votes % Republican John Lewis, ofCape Elizabeth 585 100.00 Total votes 585 100.00
The 30th district, inCumberland County , consisted ofGorham and part ofScarborough . Incumbent DemocratStacy Brenner had represented the 30th district since 2020, and was re-elected.
Maine State Senate 30th District Republican Party primary election, 2022[ 40] Party Candidate Votes % Republican Timothy Thorsen, ofGorham 1,248 100.00 Total votes 1,248 100.00
The 31st district, inYork County , consisted ofBuxton ,Old Orchard Beach , andSaco . Incumbent DemocratDonna Bailey had represented the 31st district since 2020, and was re-elected.
Maine State Senate 31st District Democratic Party primary election, 2022[ 39] Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Donna Bailey , ofSaco (incumbent)1,952 100.00 Total votes 1,952 100.00
The 32nd district, inYork County , consisted ofArundel ,Biddeford ,Dayton ,Hollis , andLyman . Incumbent DemocratSusan Deschambault had represented the 32nd district since 2016, and was term-limited. DemocratHenry Ingwersen was elected.
Maine State Senate 32nd District Republican Party primary election, 2022[ 40] Party Candidate Votes % Republican David Corbett, ofLyman 1,074 100.00 Total votes 1,074 100.00
The 33rd district, inYork County , consisted ofAlfred ,Lebanon ,Sanford , andWaterboro . Incumbent RepublicanDavid Woodsome had represented the 33rd district since 2014, and was term-limited. RepublicanMatthew Harrington was elected.
Maine State Senate 33rd District Democratic Party primary election, 2022[ 39] Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Kendra Williams, ofSanford 1,137 100.00 Total votes 1,137 100.00
The 34th district, inYork County , consisted ofBerwick ,Kennebunk ,Kennebunkport ,North Berwick , andWells . Incumbent DemocratJoe Rafferty had represented the 34th district since 2020, and was re-elected.
Maine State Senate 34th District Democratic Party primary election, 2022[ 39] Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Joe Rafferty , ofKennebunk (incumbent)2,541 100.00 Total votes 2,541 100.00
Maine State Senate 34th District Republican Party primary election, 2022[ 40] Party Candidate Votes % Republican Bradley Ducharme, ofKennebunk 1,751 100.00 Total votes 1,751 100.00
The 35th district, inYork County , consisted ofEliot ,Kittery ,Ogunquit ,South Berwick , andYork . Incumbent DemocratMark Lawrence had represented the 35th district since 2018, and was re-elected.
Maine State Senate 35th District Democratic Party primary election, 2022[ 39] Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Mark Lawrence , ofEliot (incumbent)2,089 100.00 Total votes 2,089 100.00
Maine State Senate 35th District Republican Party primary election, 2022[ 40] Party Candidate Votes % Republican Julie Rakic, ofKittery 1,017 100.00 Total votes 1,017 100.00
^ Redistricted from the 16th district. ^ Redistricted from the 5th district. ^ Redistricted from the 17th district. ^ Redistricted from the 5th district. ^ Redistricted from the 8th district. ^ Redistricted from the 22nd district. ^ Redistricted from the 19th district. ^ Redistricted from the 18nd district. ^ Redistricted from the 24rd district. ^ Redistricted from the 23rd district. ^ Redistricted from the 28th district. ^ Redistricted from the 27th district. ^ Withdrew on June 21, 2022, and was replaced by the state party with Danielle Fienberg on July 25, 2022.[ 41] ^ Withdrew on June 21, 2022, and was replaced by the state party with Suzette Furrow on July 22, 2022.[ 41] ^ Withdrew on July 11, 2022, and was replaced by the state party with Matthew Bean on July 22, 2022.[ 41] ^ Withdrew on July 7, 2022, and was replaced by the state party with Susan Abercrombie on July 22, 2022.[ 41] ^ "Maine State Senate elections, 2022" . Ballotpedia. RetrievedMay 4, 2022 .^ Jacobson, Louis (May 19, 2022)."The Battle for State Legislatures" . RetrievedMay 19, 2022 . ^a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak "November 8, 2022 General Election- Non-Ranked Choice Offices" .Maine Secretary of State . RetrievedNovember 19, 2024 .^ 1st ^ 2nd ^ 3rd ^ 4th ^ 5th ^ 6th ^ 7th ^ 8th ^ 9th ^ 10th ^ 11th ^ 12th ^ 13th ^ 14th ^ 15th ^ 16th ^ 17th ^ 18th ^ 19th ^ 20th ^ 21st ^ 22nd ^ 23rd ^ 24th ^ 25th ^ 26th ^ 27th ^ 28th ^ 29th ^ 30th ^ 31st ^ 32nd ^ 33rd ^ 34th ^ 35th ^a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai "June 14, 2022 - Primary Election - Non-Ranked Choice Offices, State Senator - Democrat" .Maine Secretary of State . RetrievedNovember 19, 2024 .^a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah "June 14, 2022 - Primary Election - Non-Ranked Choice Offices, State Senator - Republican" .Maine Secretary of State . RetrievedNovember 19, 2024 .^a b c d "June 14, 2022 - Primary Election - Non- Ranked Choice Offices, Candidates withdrawn or replaced" .Maine Secretary of State . September 19, 2022.^ "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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