Lewiston’s Mana Abdi to be first Somali-American lawmaker in Maine

"I'm walking into new territory," Abdi said. She says her election is a sign that the Legislature is growing more representative of the people it serves.

Democrats, allies are spending big in bid to keep control of Maine’s Legislature

If successful, Democrats would maintain the ability to elect constitutional officers, set the policy agenda and block policy proposals from former Republican Gov. Paul LePage, should he defeat Democratic Gov. Janet Mills on Nov. 8.

Top battlegrounds in battle for Maine Legislature

Early and absentee voting underway in Maine

So far, Democrats are requesting six out of every 10 absentee ballots – a much higher rate than Republicans.

Sawin Millett announces State House reelection bid

Rachel Henderson, Maine House 78 candidate

House District 78 serves towns in Oxford County — Bethel, Byron, Hanover, Milton, Roxbury and Rumford.

David ‘Fuzzy’ Thurston, Maine House 78 candidate

House District 78 serves towns in Oxford County — Bethel, Byron, Hanover, Milton, Roxbury and Rumford.

Caleb Ness, Maine House 82 candidate

House District 82 serves towns in Oxford County — Brownfield, Fryeburg, Hiram, Lovell and Porter.

James W. Sorcek, Maine House 88 candidate

House District 88 serves towns in Androscoggin County — parts of Auburn.

Caldwell Jackson, Maine House 80 candidate

House District 80 serves towns in Oxford County — Buckfield, Hebron, Otisfield and Oxford.