Lewiston voters back Democrat Scott Harriman for Maine House in special election

By: Lauren McCauley

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: February 25, 2026

Words: 420

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 2 days ago


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Lewiston voters on Tuesday opted to send another Democrat to the Maine House of Representatives, backing Scott Harriman in a special election that drew national interest.

Harriman, who serves on the Lewiston City Council, bested Republican school committee member Janet Beaudoin 572 to 503, according to the official results from the Lewiston City Clerk.

In the lead up to the election, both candidates focused their campaigns on housing, affordability, and immigration enforcement — …

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