Maine State House District 45

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

No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general (different candidates): Abden Simmons (R) 56.8, Jennifer A. Stone (D) 43.2

Rebecca M. StephensRepublican

Last election: Abden Simmons (Republican) won by 13.6 points, 2024
On the 2026 ballot: 2 candidates

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Rebecca M. StephensRepublican
Clinton E. CollamoreIndependent

Source: maine.gov, dated Oct 28

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History (29 elections for this seat)

Votes for listed candidates: 5,411
Election day: November 5, 2024
District map: Older district map (2022 to 2024)

Maine House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanAbden SimmonsWon	Republican	3,07456.8%	56.8%
DemocraticJennifer A. Stone	Democratic	2,33743.2%	43.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 4,700
Election day: November 8, 2022
District map: Older district map (2022)

Maine House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticClinton E. CollamoreWon	Democratic	2,50253.2%	53.2%
RepublicanLynn J. Madison	Republican	2,19846.8%	46.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 6,745
Election day: November 3, 2020
District map: Older district map (2014 to 2021)

Maine House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticStephen W. MoriartyWon	Democratic	4,18562.0%	62.0%
RepublicanMichael J. Timmons	Republican	2,56038.0%	38.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 5,738
Election day: November 6, 2018
District map: Older district map (2014 to 2021)

Maine House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticDale DennoWon(incumbent)	Democratic	3,73165.0%	65.0%
RepublicanTamsin M. Thomas	Republican	2,00735.0%	35.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 6,059
Election day: November 8, 2016
District map: Older district map (2014 to 2021)

Maine House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticDale J. DennoWon	Democratic	3,41556.4%	56.4%
RepublicanMichael J. Timmons(incumbent)	Republican	2,64443.6%	43.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 4,930
Election day: November 4, 2014
District map: Older district map (2014 to 2021)

Maine House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanMichael J. TimmonsWon	Republican	2,47350.2%	50.2%
DemocraticDale Denno	Democratic	2,45749.8%	49.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 4,475
Election day: November 6, 2012
District map: Older district map (2004 to 2013)

Maine House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticBrian L. JonesWon	Democratic	2,25350.4%	50.4%
RepublicanR. Ryan Harmon(incumbent)	Republican	2,22249.6%	49.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 3,771
Election day: November 2, 2010
District map: Older district map (2004 to 2013)

Maine House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanR. Ryan HarmonWon	Republican	2,00353.1%	53.1%
DemocraticHelen M. Sahadi	Democratic	1,76846.9%	46.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 4,738
Election day: November 4, 2008
District map: Older district map (2004 to 2013)

Maine House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJohn F. PiottiWon(incumbent)	Democratic	3,22068.0%	68.0%
RepublicanMatthew W. Evans	Republican	1,51832.0%	32.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 3,554
Election day: November 7, 2006
District map: Older district map (2004 to 2013)

Maine House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJohn F. PiottiWon(incumbent)	Democratic	2,23262.8%	62.8%
RepublicanR. Ryan Harmon	Republican	1,32237.2%	37.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 4,886
Election day: November 2, 2004
District map: Older district map (2004 to 2013)

Maine House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJohn F. PiottiWon(incumbent)	Democratic	3,08763.2%	63.2%
RepublicanBrett A. Bowser	Republican	1,79936.8%	36.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 3,018
Election day: November 5, 2002
District map: Older district map (1994 to 2003)

Maine House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanKevin M. MuseWon(incumbent)	Republican	1,73957.6%	57.6%
DemocraticMarlee Turner	Democratic	1,27942.4%	42.4%

Maine House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanKevin M. MuseWon	Republican	3,446100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 2,379
Election day: November 3, 1998
District map: Older district map (1994 to 2003)

Maine House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanHarry G. TrueWon(incumbent)	Republican	1,58366.5%	66.5%
DemocraticPamela Pinault	Democratic	79633.5%	33.5%

Maine House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanHarry G. TrueWon(incumbent)	Republican	3,250100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 3,060
Election day: November 8, 1994
District map: Older district map (1994 to 2003)

Maine House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanHarry G. TrueWon(incumbent)	Republican	2,05067.0%	67.0%
GreenThomas O. Foote	Green	1,01033.0%	33.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 6,120
Election day: November 3, 1992
District map: Older district map (1984 to 1993)

Maine House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJoseph BrunoWon	Republican	3,59058.7%	58.7%
DemocraticGregory B. Brown	Democratic	2,53041.3%	41.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 4,673
Election day: November 6, 1990
District map: Older district map (1984 to 1993)

Maine House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticP. Kelley SimpsonWon(incumbent)	Democratic	2,66857.1%	57.1%
RepublicanBruce J. Saunders	Republican	2,00542.9%	42.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 4,859
Election day: November 8, 1988
District map: Older district map (1984 to 1993)

Maine House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticP. Kelley SimpsonWon(incumbent)	Democratic	3,16665.2%	65.2%
RepublicanJames R. Ruhlin Jr.	Republican	1,69334.8%	34.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 3,256
Election day: November 4, 1986
District map: Older district map (1984 to 1993)

Maine House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticP. Kelley SimpsonWon(incumbent)	Democratic	2,07363.7%	63.7%
RepublicanLeonard G. Wood	Republican	1,17236.0%	36.0%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	110.3%	0.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 4,170
Election day: November 6, 1984
District map: Older district map (1984 to 1993)

Maine House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticP. Kelley SimpsonWon	Democratic	2,17252.1%	52.1%
RepublicanRobert E. Moore	Republican	1,99847.9%	47.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 4,356
Election day: November 2, 1982
District map: Older district map (1978 to 1983)

Maine House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJohn P. DaggettWon	Democratic	2,30652.9%	52.9%
RepublicanCatharine L. Damren(incumbent)	Republican	2,05047.1%	47.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 4,561
Election day: November 4, 1980
District map: Older district map (1978 to 1983)

Maine House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanCatharine L. DamrenWon(incumbent)	Republican	2,35151.5%	51.5%
DemocraticJohn P. Daggett	Democratic	2,20948.4%	48.4%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	10.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 3,341
Election day: November 7, 1978
District map: Older district map (1978 to 1983)

Maine House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanCatharine L. DamrenWon	Republican	2,00360.0%	60.0%
DemocraticDavid S. Fogg	Democratic	1,33840.0%	40.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 4,051
Election day: November 2, 1976
District map: Older district map (1974 to 1977)

Maine House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanDavid R. AultWon(incumbent)	Republican	1,81544.8%	44.8%
DemocraticJed Davis	Democratic	1,77843.9%	43.9%
OtherCharles S. Rollins	Other	45811.3%	11.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 3,009
Election day: November 4, 1974
District map: Older district map (1974 to 1977)

Maine House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanDavid R. AultWon(incumbent)	Republican	1,76958.8%	58.8%
DemocraticRussell C. Cotnoir Sr.	Democratic	1,24041.2%	41.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 3,257
Election day: November 7, 1972
District map: Older district map (1966 to 1973)

Maine House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticDonald V. CarterWon(incumbent)	Democratic	1,99661.3%	61.3%
RepublicanEdward M. Welch Jr.	Republican	1,26138.7%	38.7%

Votes for listed candidates: 2,008
Election day: November 3, 1970
District map: Older district map (1966 to 1973)

Maine House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticDonald V. CarterWon(incumbent)	Democratic	2,007100.0%	100.0%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	10.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 3,085
Election day: November 5, 1968
District map: Older district map (1966 to 1973)

Maine House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticDonald V. CarterWon	Democratic	2,05766.7%	66.7%
RepublicanYvonne Fisher Knight	Republican	1,02833.3%	33.3%

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:45

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