Maine State House District 12

Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Billy Bob Faulkingham Republican (not a candidate in 2026) · Member list as of Oct 28

No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general (different candidates): Billy Bob Faulkingham (R) 61.7, Norman Edward Bamford (D) 38.3

Thomas Arthur Hart Jr.Republican

Last election: Billy Bob Faulkingham (Republican) won by 23.4 points, 2024
On the 2026 ballot: 2 candidates

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Rep. Billy Bob Faulkingham is running for Maine State Senate District 6.

Thomas Arthur Hart Jr.Republican
Roy D. GottIndependent

Source: maine.gov, dated Oct 28

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History (29 elections for this seat)

Votes for listed candidates: 5,461
Election day: November 5, 2024
District map: Older district map (2022 to 2024)

Maine House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanBilly Bob FaulkinghamWon	Republican	3,36861.7%	61.7%
DemocraticNorman Edward Bamford	Democratic	2,09338.3%	38.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 4,533
Election day: November 8, 2022
District map: Older district map (2022)

Maine House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanBilly Bob FaulkinghamWon(incumbent)	Republican	2,72760.2%	60.2%
OtherRoy D. Gott	Other	1,80639.8%	39.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 3,940
Election day: November 3, 2020
District map: Older district map (2014 to 2021)

Maine House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticErin R. SheehanWon	Democratic	2,67667.9%	67.9%
RepublicanTimothy S. Keenan	Republican	1,26432.1%	32.1%

Maine House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticVictoria FoleyWon	Democratic	2,389100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 3,475
Election day: November 8, 2016
District map: Older district map (2014 to 2021)

Maine House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticMartin J. GrohmanWon(incumbent)	Democratic	1,85153.3%	53.3%
IndependentMatthew D. Lauzon	Independent	1,62446.7%	46.7%

Votes for listed candidates: 2,497
Election day: November 4, 2014
District map: Older district map (2014 to 2021)

Maine House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticMartin J. GrohmanWon	Democratic	1,06142.5%	42.5%
IndependentBarbra Jean Thompson	Independent	88735.5%	35.5%
RepublicanPerry V. Aberle	Republican	54922.0%	22.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 3,951
Election day: November 6, 2012
District map: Older district map (2004 to 2013)

Maine House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJeffery A. GiffordWon(incumbent)	Republican	2,11353.5%	53.5%
DemocraticAaron K. Gilman	Democratic	1,83846.5%	46.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 3,130
Election day: November 2, 2010
District map: Older district map (2004 to 2013)

Maine House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJeffery Allen GiffordWon(incumbent)	Republican	2,19570.1%	70.1%
DemocraticPamela Henderson Hatch	Democratic	93529.9%	29.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 4,081
Election day: November 4, 2008
District map: Older district map (2004 to 2013)

Maine House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJeffery Allen GiffordWon(incumbent)	Republican	2,73066.9%	66.9%
DemocraticJeffrey F. Miller	Democratic	1,35133.1%	33.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 3,098
Election day: November 7, 2006
District map: Older district map (2004 to 2013)

Maine House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJeffery A. GiffordWon	Republican	1,95363.0%	63.0%
DemocraticDavid Kirkpatrick	Democratic	1,14537.0%	37.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 4,372
Election day: November 2, 2004
District map: Older district map (2004 to 2013)

Maine House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRoderick W. CarrWon(incumbent)	Republican	3,09670.8%	70.8%
DemocraticBradley D. Saucier	Democratic	1,27629.2%	29.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 3,678
Election day: November 5, 2002
District map: Older district map (1994 to 2003)

Maine House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanLawrence E. JacobsenWon	Republican	1,92052.2%	52.2%
DemocraticFrank J. Tarazewich(incumbent)	Democratic	1,75847.8%	47.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 4,896
Election day: November 7, 2000
District map: Older district map (1994 to 2003)

Maine House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticFrank J. TarazewichWon	Democratic	2,49350.9%	50.9%
RepublicanWillis A. Lord	Republican	2,40349.1%	49.1%

Maine House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanMichael J. McAleveyWon(incumbent)	Republican	2,343100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 4,333
Election day: November 5, 1996
District map: Older district map (1994 to 2003)

Maine House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanMichael J. McAleveyWon(incumbent)	Republican	2,83265.4%	65.4%
DemocraticSherwood Libby	Democratic	1,50134.6%	34.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 3,458
Election day: November 8, 1994
District map: Older district map (1994 to 2003)

Maine House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanMichael J. McAleveyWon	Republican	1,79852.0%	52.0%
DemocraticJohn Monteith	Democratic	1,66048.0%	48.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 3,758
Election day: November 3, 1992
District map: Older district map (1984 to 1993)

Maine House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticEdward L. Caron Jr.Won	Democratic	2,55167.9%	67.9%
RepublicanNormand E. Roy	Republican	1,20732.1%	32.1%

Maine House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticCarl F. SheltraWon(incumbent)	Democratic	2,412100.0%	100.0%

Maine House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticCarl F. SheltraWon(incumbent)	Democratic	2,946100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 2,491
Election day: November 4, 1986
District map: Older district map (1984 to 1993)

Maine House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticCarl F. SheltraWon	Democratic	1,69768.1%	68.1%
RepublicanLinda F. Leeman	Republican	79431.9%	31.9%

Maine House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticArthur G. DescoteauxWon	Democratic	3,118100.0%	100.0%

Maine House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJohn LisinkWon(incumbent)	Democratic	1,631100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 2,616
Election day: November 4, 1980
District map: Older district map (1978 to 1983)

Maine House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJohn LisinkWon	Democratic	1,46656.0%	56.0%
RepublicanCarol D. Stewart	Republican	1,15044.0%	44.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 1,539
Election day: November 7, 1978
District map: Older district map (1978 to 1983)

Maine House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanBruce RoopeWon	Republican	91959.7%	59.7%
DemocraticDonald J. Gardner	Democratic	62040.3%	40.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 2,098
Election day: November 2, 1976
District map: Older district map (1974 to 1977)

Maine House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticHarry F. RideoutWon(incumbent)	Democratic	1,10752.8%	52.8%
RepublicanRussell W. Smith	Republican	99147.2%	47.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 1,576
Election day: November 4, 1974
District map: Older district map (1974 to 1977)

Maine House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticHarry F. RideoutWon	Democratic	87755.6%	55.6%
RepublicanEverett L. Osborn	Republican	69944.4%	44.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 2,078
Election day: November 7, 1972
District map: Older district map (1966 to 1973)

Maine House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanVaughan A. WalkerWon	Republican	1,33464.2%	64.2%
DemocraticWalton N. Oroak	Democratic	74435.8%	35.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 1,574
Election day: November 3, 1970
District map: Older district map (1966 to 1973)

Maine House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanHarry R. WilliamsWon(incumbent)	Republican	86955.2%	55.2%
DemocraticTheodore Pettengill	Democratic	70244.6%	44.6%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	30.2%	0.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 2,072
Election day: November 5, 1968
District map: Older district map (1966 to 1973)

Maine House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanHarry R. WilliamsWon(incumbent)	Republican	1,12154.1%	54.1%
DemocraticTheodore Pettengill	Democratic	95145.9%	45.9%

2024: MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
1968 to 2022: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns; not an official source

Last contest in this district on file: 2024.

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Sources: Census TIGERweb Legislative MapServer (120th CDs layer 0, 119th CDs layer 4, 2026 SLD upper layer 1 and lower layer 2) (US Census Bureau, public domain), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open Civic Data division identifiers (census_autogenerated us_sldl/us_sldu and openstates state files); also (sld-recent.json): Open Civic Data division identifiers (country-us) (CC0 (repository); also (sld-recent.json): CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open States people (current) CSVs (CC0-1.0 (Open States people data)), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Open States volunteers and staff (rosters from state legislature sites) from official returns, not an official source; MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips) (Not stated in the GitHub repository (an earlier label said "MIT (repo)", which the repository does not support). MEDSL's Harvard Dataverse records are CC0 1.0, but these GitHub files were not checksum-matched to the Dataverse files, so CC0 is not claimed for them.), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns, not an official source; State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse) (CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns, not an official source.

District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:me/sldl:12

These 2024 votes come from MEDSL's precinct file, not Maine's certified tabulation: the Secretary of State's site blocks our downloader. In the 35 Senate races, where we could read certified totals, this file ran 0.1% to 1.8% below them. Official results, Maine Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions

DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026