Maine State House District 44
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Bill Pluecker Independent (not a candidate in 2026) · Member list as of Oct 28
Shawn SaindonIndependentRay A. Thombs Jr.Republican
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Bill Pluecker (O) 53.5, Ray A. Thombs (R) 46.5
- Last election
- Bill Pluecker (Other party) won by 7.0 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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The current holder, Bill Pluecker, is not on the candidate list.
- Ray A. Thombs Jr.Republican
- Shawn SaindonIndependent
Source: maine.gov, dated Oct 28
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 5,100
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Maine House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share OtherBill PlueckerWonName as filed: William D. Pluecker Other 2,73053.5% RepublicanRay A. Thombs Republican 2,37046.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,389
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Maine House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share IndependentBill PlueckerWon(incumbent)Name as filed: William D. Pluecker Independent 2,37254.0% RepublicanCrystal L. Robinson Republican 2,01746.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,431
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Maine House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTeresa S. PierceWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,431100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,852
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Maine House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTeresa S. PierceWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,47459.4% RepublicanSarah Sandlin Republican 2,09035.7% GreenKathryn J. Schrock Green 2884.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,233
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Maine House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTeresa S. PierceWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,58657.5% RepublicanKimberly A. Diamond Republican 2,64742.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,034
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Maine House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTeresa S. PierceWon Democratic 2,59451.5% RepublicanGregory S. Payeur Republican 2,44048.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,126
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Maine House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJethro D. PeaseWon Republican 2,61851.1% DemocraticLloyd S. Chase Democratic 2,50848.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,371
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Maine House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAndrew R. ObrienWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,36354.1% RepublicanWendy P. Pelletier Republican 2,00845.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,285
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Maine House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAndrew Roesing ObrienWon Democratic 2,86254.1% RepublicanRobert P. Walker(incumbent) Republican 2,42345.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,218
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Maine House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert P. WalkerWon Republican 2,11850.2% DemocraticPeter Patrick Misluk Jr. Democratic 2,10049.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,275
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Maine House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBarbara E. MerrillWon Democratic 3,16360.0% RepublicanH. Robert Plausse Republican 2,11240.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,221
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Maine House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share IndependentRichard G. WoodburyWon Independent 2,62562.2% RepublicanPaul Roberts Republican 1,59637.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,906
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Maine House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn T. BuckWon(incumbent) Republican 3,906100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,679
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Maine House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn T. BuckWon(incumbent) Republican 2,38564.8% DemocraticDeborah Anne Goodrich Democratic 1,29435.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,818
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Maine House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn T. BuckWon(incumbent) Republican 2,87159.6% DemocraticJennifer J. Willard Democratic 1,94740.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,393
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Maine House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn T. BuckWon Republican 2,56358.3% DemocraticDouglas S. Carr Democratic 1,83041.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,687
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Maine House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDonnell P. CarrollWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,33858.7% RepublicanNeal G. Peaco Republican 2,34941.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,701
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Maine House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDonnell P. CarrollWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,701100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,195
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Maine House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDonnell P. CarrollWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,41557.6% RepublicanClifton E. Foster Republican 1,78042.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,275
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Maine House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDonnell P. CarrollWon(incumbent) Democratic 1,97460.3% RepublicanClifton E. Foster Republican 1,30139.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,919
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Maine House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDonnell P. CarrollWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,27758.1% RepublicanDale L. McLaughlin Republican 1,64141.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,066
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1983)
Maine House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAlfred W. PerkinsWon(incumbent) Republican 1,68855.1% DemocraticArnold Gross Democratic 1,37844.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,942
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1983)
Maine House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAlfred W. PerkinsWon Republican 2,91399.0% OtherArnold Gross Other 220.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 70.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,004
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1983)
Maine House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHugh W. BowdenWon Republican 1,62954.2% DemocraticLawrence P. Greenlaw Jr.(incumbent) Democratic 1,37545.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,748
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1977)
Maine House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLawrence P. Greenlaw Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 2,01853.8% RepublicanClifford A. Leach Republican 1,73046.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,743
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1977)
Maine House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLawrence P. Greenlaw Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 1,94070.7% RepublicanGeorge P. Jacobs Republican 80329.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,863
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
Maine House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNorman P. WhitzellWon Democratic 1,54554.0% RepublicanBenjamin D. Redd Republican 1,31846.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 1,569
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
Maine House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPercy K. HansonWon Republican 1,37187.4% IndependentClaude R. Hutchings Independent 19412.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 40.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,376
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
Maine House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGeorge W. HeseltonWon Republican 1,58666.8% DemocraticRaymond L. Perkins Democratic 78933.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0%
- 2024: Maine Secretary of State, 2024 legislative recount updates, retrieved Oct 30, 2026
- 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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Election Wrld. (2026). Maine State House District 44, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/me/house/44. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
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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; Maine Secretary of State, 2024 legislative recount updates (US state public record), retrieved Oct 30, 2026; 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:44
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), Maine Secretary of State, 2024 legislative recount updatesData as of Oct 28, 2026