| Election Name: | 2022 Maine Senate election |
| Country: | Maine |
| Type: | legislative |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 2020 Maine Senate election |
| Previous Year: | 2020 |
| Next Election: | 2024 Maine State Senate election |
| Next Year: | 2024 |
| Seats For Election: | All 35 seats in the Maine Senate |
| Majority Seats: | 18 |
| Leader1: | Troy Jackson |
| Party1: | Democratic |
| Colour1: | 3333ff |
| Leader Since1: | December 7, 2016 |
| Leaders Seat1: | 1st – Allagash |
| Seats Before1: | 22 |
| Seats After1: | 22 |
| Popular Vote1: | 351,606 |
| Percentage1: | 52.7% |
| Swing1: | 0.2% |
| Leader2: | Trey Stewart |
| Party2: | Republican |
| Colour2: | ff3333 |
| Leader Since2: | November 10, 2022 |
| Leaders Seat2: | 2nd – Presque Isle |
| Seats Before2: | 13 |
| Seats After2: | 13 |
| Popular Vote2: | 313,379 |
| Percentage2: | 47.0% |
| Swing2: | 0.3% |
| Senate President | |
| Before Election: | Troy Jackson |
| Before Party: | Democratic |
| After Election: | Troy Jackson |
| After Party: | 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]
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.
| 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%:
Italics denote an open seat held by the incumbent party; bold text denotes a gain for a party.
† - Incumbent not seeking re-election
| 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 |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| Party | Candidate | First choice | Round 1 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | % | Transfer | Votes | % | |||
| Republican | Mike Perkins, of Oakland | 846 | 44.20% | +76 | 922 | 52.18% | |
| Republican | Kevin Kitchin, of Fairfield | 733 | 38.30% | +112 | 845 | 47.82% | |
| Republican | Mark Andre, of Oakland | 335 | 17.50% | -335 | Eliminated | ||
| Total votes | 1914 | 100.00% | style="text-align:right;" | -147! | 1767 | 100.00% | |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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