2016 Maine Senate election

2016 Maine Senate election

November 8, 2016(2016-11-08)
All 35 seats in theMaine State Senate 18 seats needed for a majority
Majority party Minority party Leader Michael Thibodeau Justin Alfond(term-limited) Party Republican Democratic Leader since December 5, 2012 December 5, 2012 Leader's seat 11th -Winterport 27th -Portland Last election 20 15 Seats before 20 15 Seats won 18 17 Seat change 2 2 Popular vote 361,796 349,545 Percentage 49.18% 47.51%
Results: Republican holdRepublican gain Democratic holdDemocratic gain
Senate Presidentbefore election Michael Thibodeau Republican ElectedSenate President Michael Thibodeau Republican

The2016 Maine State Senate electionwas held on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, with the primary election being held on June 14, 2016, to elect the128th Maine Senate.Voters in all 35 districts of theMaine State Senatewill elect their senators. The election coincided with the elections for other offices, including forPresident,U.S. Houseand theMaine House of Representatives.

Results summary

Party		Candi- dates	Votes		Seats
			No.	%	No.	+/–	%
	Republican Party	33	361,796	49.177%	29	2	51.4%
	Democratic Party	34	349,545	47.512%	21	2	48.6%
	Independent	3	20,653	2.807%	0		0%
	Green Party	1	3,712	0.505%	0		0%
Total		71	735,706	100.00%	50		100.00%

Senate seats Republican   51.4% Democratic   48.6%

Popular vote Republican   49.177% Democratic   47.512% Independent   2.807% Green   0.505%

Incumbents defeated in primary election

• Linda Baker(R-District 23), defeated by Guy Lebida (R)

Incumbents defeated in general election

• Chris Johnson(D-District 13), defeated byDana Dow(R)
• John Patrick(D-District 18), defeated byLisa Keim(R)

Open seats that changed parties

• Peter Edgecomb(R-District 1) didn't seek re-election, seat won byTroy Jackson(D)
• Michael Willette(R-District 2) didn't seek re-election, seat won byMichael Carpenter(D)
• Earle McCormick(R-District 14) didn't seek re-election, seat won byShenna Bellows(D)
• Linda Baker(R-District 23) lost re-nomination, seat won byEloise Vitelli(D)

Detailed results

Districts 1-18

District 1

Incumbent RepublicanPeter Edgecombhas represented the 1st district since 2014. Edgecomb didn't seek re-election. Former senatorTroy Jacksonwon the open seat.

Maine State Senate 1st District general election, 2016

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Troy Jackson	9,589	51.53%
	Republican	Timothy Guerrette	9,018	48.47%
Total votes			18,607	100%
	DemocraticgainfromRepublican

District 2

Incumbent RepublicanMichael Willettehas represented the 2nd district since 2014. Willette didn't seek re-election. DemocratMichael Carpenterwon the open seat.

Maine State Senate 2nd District general election, 2016

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Michael Carpenter	9,899	52.34%
	Republican	Ricky Long	9,013	47.66%
Total votes			18,912	100%
	DemocraticgainfromRepublican

District 3

Incumbent RepublicanRodney Whittemorehas represented the 3rd district and its predecessors since 2010.

Maine State Senate 3rd District general election, 2016

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Rodney Whittemore(incumbent)	9,981	53.84%
	Democratic	Jeffrey McCabe	8,557	46.16%
Total votes			18,538	100%
	Republicanhold

District 4

Incumbent RepublicanPaul Davishas represented the 4th district since 2014.

Maine State Senate 4th District general election, 2016

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Paul Davis(incumbent)	13,525	72.47%
	Democratic	Carole Boothroyd	5,137	27.53%
Total votes			18,662	100%
	Republicanhold

District 5

Incumbent DemocratJim Dillhas represented the 5th district since 2014.

Maine State Senate 5th District general election, 2016

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Jim Dill(incumbent)	12,117	62.59%
	Republican	Brett Baber	7,241	37.41%
Total votes			19,358	100%
	Democratichold

District 6

Incumbent RepublicanDavid Burnshas represented the 6th district since 2012. Burns didn't seek re-election. State RepresentativeJoyce Makerwon the open seat.

Maine State Senate 6th District general election, 2016

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Joyce Maker	10,349	56.23%
	Democratic	Rock Alley	8,057	43.77%
Total votes			18,406	100%
	Republicanhold

District 7

Incumbent RepublicanBrian Langleyhas represented the 7th district and its predecessors since 2010.

Maine State Senate 7th District general election, 2016

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Brian Langley(incumbent)	13,218	55.79%
	Democratic	Moira O'Neill	10,476	44.21%
Total votes			23,694	100%
	Republicanhold

District 8

Incumbent RepublicanKimberly Rosenhas represented the 8th district since 2014.

Maine State Senate 8th District general election, 2016

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Kimberley Rosen(incumbent)	18,448	99.85%
	Democratic	Michael Aiguier (write-in)	27	0.15%
Total votes			18,475	100%
	Republicanhold

District 9

Incumbent DemocratGeoffrey Gratwickhas represented the 9th district and its predecessors since 2012.

Maine State Senate 9th District general election, 2016

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Geoffrey Gratwick(incumbent)	10,962	58.08%
	Republican	N. Laurence Willey Jr.	7,911	41.92%
Total votes			18,873	100%
	Democratichold

District 10

Incumbent RepublicanAndre Cushing IIIhas represented the 10th district and its predecessors since 2012.

Maine State Senate 10th District general election, 2016

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Andre Cushing III(incumbent)	11,305	57.24%
	Independent	Dennis Marble	8,445	42.76%
Total votes			19,750	100%
	Republicanhold

District 11

Incumbent Republican Senate PresidentMichael Thibodeauhas represented the 11th district and its predecessors since 2010.

Maine State Senate 11th District general election, 2016

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Michael Thibodeau(incumbent)	11,947	51.75%
	Democratic	Jonathan Fulford	11,138	48.25%
Total votes			23,085	100%
	Republicanhold

District 12

Incumbent DemocratDavid Miramanthas represented the 12th district since 2014.

Maine State Senate 12th District general election, 2016

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	David Miramant(incumbent)	11,608	51.75%
	Republican	David Emery	10,823	48.25%
Total votes			22,431	100%
	Democratichold

District 13

Incumbent DemocratChris Johnsonhas represented the 13th district and its predecessors since 2012. Johnson lost re-election to RepublicanDana Dow.

Maine State Senate 13th District general election, 2016

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Dana Dow	12,131	52.65%
	Democratic	Chris Johnson(incumbent)	10,909	47.35%
Total votes			23,040	100%
	RepublicangainfromDemocratic

District 14

Incumbent RepublicanEarle McCormickhas represented the 14th district since 2014. McCormick didn't seek re-election.

Maine State Senate 14th District general election, 2016

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Shenna Bellows	9,816	44.80%
	Republican	Bryan Cutchen	8,082	36.89%
	Independent	Joseph Pietroski	4,012	18.31%
Total votes			21,910	100%
	DemocraticgainfromRepublican

District 15

Incumbent RepublicanRoger Katzhas represented the 15th district and its predecessors since 2010.

Maine State Senate 15th District general election, 2016

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Roger Katz(incumbent)	15,154	77.04%
	Democratic	Henry Dilts	4,516	22.96%
Total votes			19,670	100%
	Republicanhold

District 16

Incumbent RepublicanScott Cyrwayhas represented the 16th district since 2014.

Maine State Senate 16th District general election, 2016

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Scott Cyrway(incumbent)	10,378	53.98%
	Democratic	Henry Beck	8,846	46.02%
Total votes			19,224	100%
	Republicanhold

District 17

Incumbent RepublicanTom Saviellohas represented the 17th district and its predecessors since 2010.

Maine State Senate 17th District general election, 2016

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Tom Saviello(incumbent)	14,975	72.25%
	Democratic	Joanne Dunlap	5,752	27.75%
Total votes			20,727	100%
	Republicanhold

District 18

Incumbent DemocratJohn Patrickhas represented the 18th district and its predecessors since 2010. He lost re-election to RepublicanLisa Keim.

Maine State Senate 18th District general election, 2016

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Lisa Keim	11,603	56.21%
	Democratic	John Patrick(incumbent)	9,040	43.79%
Total votes			20,643	100%
	RepublicangainfromDemocratic

Districts 19-35

District 19

Incumbent RepublicanJames Hamperhas represented the 19th district and its predecessors since 2012.

Maine State Senate 19th District general election, 2016

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	James Hamper(incumbent)	13,396	64.82%
	Democratic	Joseph Chisari	7,272	35.18%
Total votes			20,668	100%
	Republicanhold

District 20

Incumbent RepublicanEric Brakeyhas represented the 20th district since 2014.

Maine State Senate 20th District general election, 2016

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Eric Brakey(incumbent)	13,047	61.37%
	Democratic	Kimberly Sampson	8,214	38.63%
Total votes			21,261	100%
	Republicanhold

District 21

Incumbent DemocratNate Libbyhas represented the 21st district since 2014. Libby was unopposed for re-election.

Maine State Senate 21st District general election, 2016

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Nate Libby(incumbent)	14,063	100%
Total votes			14,063	100%
	Democratichold

District 22

Incumbent RepublicanGarrett Masonhas represented the 22nd district and its predecessors since 2010.

Maine State Senate 22nd District general election, 2016

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Garrett Mason(incumbent)	13,774	67.02%
	Democratic	Richard Fochtmann	6,777	32.98%
Total votes			20,551	100%
	Republicanhold

District 23

Incumbent RepublicanLinda Bakerhas represented the 23rd district since 2014. Baker lost re-nomination to fellow Republican Guy Lebida. Former senatorEloise Vitellidefeated Lebida in the general election.

Maine State Senate 23rd District general election, 2016

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Eloise Vitelli	12,038	52.91%
	Republican	Guy Lebida	10,712	47.09%
Total votes			22,750	100%
	DemocraticgainfromRepublican

District 24

Incumbent DemocratStanley Gerzofskyhas represented the 24th district and its predecessors since 2008. Gerzofsky was term-limited. Democrat Everett "Brownie" Carson won the open seat.

Maine State Senate 24th District general election, 2016

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Everett "Brownie" Carson	14,833	59.60%
	Republican	Tristam Coffin	10,056	40.40%
Total votes			24,889	100%
	Democratichold

District 25

Incumbent DemocratCathy Breenhas represented the 25th district since 2014.

Maine State Senate 25th District general election, 2016

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Cathy Breen(incumbent)	15,546	58.02%
	Republican	C. Barton Ladd	11,247	41.98%
Total votes			26,793	100%
	Democratichold

District 26

Incumbent DemocratBill Diamondhas represented the 26th district since 2014.

Maine State Senate 26th District general election, 2016

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Bill Diamond(incumbent)	13,081	61.97%
	Republican	Ryan McDonald	8,026	38.03%
Total votes			21,107	100%
	Democratichold

District 27

Incumbent Democratic Minority LeaderJustin Alfondhas represented the 27th district and its predecessors since 2008. Alfond was term-limited. State RepresentativeBen Chipmanwon the open seat.

Maine State Senate 27th District general election, 2016

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Ben Chipman	14,929	67.24%
	Green	Seth Baker	3,712	16.72%
	Republican	Adam Pontius	3,562	16.04%
Total votes			22,203	100%
	Democratichold

District 28

Incumbent DemocratAnne Haskellhas represented the 28th district and its predecessors district since 2012. Haskell didn't seek re-election. State RepresentativeMark Dionwon the open seat.

Maine State Senate 28th District general election, 2016

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Mark Dion	15,375	71.39%
	Republican	Karen Usher	6,161	28.61%
Total votes			21,536	100%
	Democratichold

District 29

Incumbent DemocratRebecca Milletthas represented the 29th district since 2012.

Maine State Senate 29th District general election, 2016

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Rebecca Millett(incumbent)	13,684	62.54%
	Independent	Martha MacAuslan	8,196	37.46%
Total votes			21,880	100%
	Democratichold

District 30

Incumbent RepublicanAmy Volkhas represented the 30th district since 2014.

Maine State Senate 30th District general election, 2016

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Amy Volk(incumbent)	14,621	59.48%
	Democratic	Jean-Marie Caterina	9,960	40.52%
Total votes			24,581	100%
	Republicanhold

District 31

Incumbent DemocratLinda Valentinohas represented the 31st district and its predecessors since 2012. Valentino didn't seek re-election. State RepresentativeJustin Chenettewon the open seat.

Maine State Senate 31st District general election, 2016

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Justin Chenette	12,332	57.69%
	Republican	Timothy Sevigny	9,043	42.31%
Total votes			21,375	100%
	Democratichold

District 32

Incumbent DemocratSusan Deschambaulthas represented the 32nd district since her appointment on April 5, 2016. Deschambault was elected to a full term.

Maine State Senate 32nd District general election, 2016

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Susan Deschambault(incumbent)	11,880	59.02%
	Republican	Matthew Stone	8,249	40.98%
Total votes			20,129	100%
	Democratichold

District 33

Incumbent RepublicanDavid Woodsomehas represented the 33rd district since 2014.

Maine State Senate 33rd District general election, 2016

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	David Woodsome(incumbent)	11,672	59.57%
	Democratic	Andrea Boland	7,922	40.43%
Total votes			19,594	100%
	Republicanhold

District 34

Incumbent RepublicanRonald Collinshas represented the 34th district and its predecessors since 2010.

Maine State Senate 34th District general election, 2016

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Ronald Collins(incumbent)	13,164	55.43%
	Democratic	Jonathan Kilbourn	10,584	44.57%
Total votes			23,748	100%
	Republicanhold

District 35

Incumbent DemocratDawn Hillhas represented the 35th district and its predecessors since 2010.

Maine State Senate 35th District general election, 2016

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Dawn Hill(incumbent)	14,609	59.45%
	Republican	Theodor Short	9,964	40.55%
Total votes			24,573	100%
	Democratichold