Several Republican primaries could be consequential for control of Maine Legislature

By: Emma Davis

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: June 1, 2026

Words: 1,627

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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Several of the 20 contested Republican primaries for the Maine Legislature are in swing districts that’ll be consequential for whether Democrats hold onto their slim majorities in the general election.

“Especially in a state like Maine that has smaller legislative districts, you can outperform national trends,” said Billy Bob Faulkingham, the outgoing minority leader of the Maine House of Representatives.

Democrats have held a trifecta in state government since Gov. Janet Mills began her …

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