Maine State House District 46
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Lydia Crafts Democratic (not a candidate in 2026) · Member list as of Oct 28
Jennifer F. MayherDemocraticKristine A. PolandIndependent
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general (different candidates): Lydia Crafts (D) 65.3, Mary Lou J. Daxland (R) 34.7
- Last election
- Lydia Crafts (Democratic) won by 30.6 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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The current holder, Lydia Crafts, is not on the candidate list.
- Jennifer F. MayherDemocratic
- Kristine A. PolandIndependent
Source: maine.gov, dated Oct 28
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 6,293
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Maine House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLydia CraftsWon Democratic 4,11165.3% RepublicanMary Lou J. Daxland Republican 2,18234.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,681
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Maine House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLydia CraftsWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,69365.0% RepublicanMerle James Parise II Republican 1,98835.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,328
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Maine House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBraden K. SharpeWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,35353.0% RepublicanErika Morse Republican 2,97547.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,225
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Maine House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBraden K. SharpeWon Democratic 2,65250.8% RepublicanPaul B. Chace(incumbent) Republican 2,57349.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,823
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Maine House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul B. ChaceWon(incumbent) Republican 3,05252.4% DemocraticSarah K. Hall Democratic 2,77147.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,808
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Maine House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul ChaceWon Republican 2,50452.1% DemocraticAnne P. Graham(incumbent) Democratic 2,30447.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,197
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Maine House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoan W. WelshWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,21261.8% RepublicanCarole A. Gartley Republican 1,98538.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,455
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Maine House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoan W. WelshWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,78162.4% RepublicanHelen A. Shaw Republican 1,67437.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,219
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Maine House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoan W. WelshWon Democratic 3,27762.8% RepublicanHelen A. Shaw Republican 1,94237.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,481
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Maine House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid MiramantWon Democratic 2,29551.2% RepublicanStephen Bowen(incumbent) Republican 2,18648.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,569
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Maine House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanStephen BowenWon(incumbent) Republican 2,70948.6% DemocraticSusan E. Dore Democratic 2,45544.1% GreenMarc B. Bedner Green 4057.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,791
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Maine House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRichard M. SykesWon Republican 1,88649.8% GreenRobert K. Dunning Green 84322.2% DemocraticMargaret R. Reimer Democratic 75619.9% IndependentJonathan B. Chappell Independent 3068.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,195
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Maine House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanG. Paul WaterhouseWon(incumbent) Republican 4,195100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,583
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Maine House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanG. Paul WaterhouseWon(incumbent) Republican 2,583100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,548
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Maine House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanG. Paul WaterhouseWon(incumbent) Republican 2,94064.6% DemocraticHerbert R. Adams Democratic 1,60835.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,148
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Maine House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanG. Paul WaterhouseWon Republican 3,148100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,281
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Maine House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLeslie Kutasi Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 3,12659.2% DemocraticJoseph C. Frank Democratic 2,15540.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,024
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Maine House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLeslie Kutasi Jr.Won Republican 2,23655.6% DemocraticRobert Vanwaes Democratic 1,78844.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,923
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Maine House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPhilip JacksonWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,92099.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 30.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,541
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Maine House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPhilip JacksonWon(incumbent) Republican 2,10059.3% DemocraticRobert Vanwaes Democratic 1,44140.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,715
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Maine House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPhilip JacksonWon(incumbent) Republican 3,71099.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 50.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,725
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1983)
Maine House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLeland DavisWon(incumbent) Republican 2,41064.7% DemocraticMaureen M. Johnson Democratic 1,31535.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,025
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1983)
Maine House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLeland DavisWon(incumbent) Republican 2,38259.2% DemocraticBonnie Kellman Provencher Democratic 1,64340.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,887
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1983)
Maine House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLeland DavisWon Republican 1,63756.7% DemocraticCarroll R. McGary Democratic 1,25043.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,427
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1977)
Maine House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLaurence P. BagleyWon(incumbent) Republican 1,94956.9% DemocraticCarroll R. McGary Democratic 1,47843.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,691
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1977)
Maine House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLaurence P. BagleyWon Republican 1,30348.4% DemocraticHarold M. Robinson Democratic 72426.9% IndependentTerry Marcus Pratt Independent 66424.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,473
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
Maine House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGuy I. HunterWon Republican 1,47359.6% DemocraticKenneth P. Allen Democratic 1,00040.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 1,810
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
Maine House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrank A. LeeWon(incumbent) Republican 1,07459.3% DemocraticRobert J. Rogers Democratic 73640.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,114
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
Maine House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrank A. LeeWon Republican 1,19456.5% DemocraticRussell A. Webb Democratic 92043.5%
- 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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Election Wrld. (2026). Maine State House District 46, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/me/house/46. 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; 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:46
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), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026