Maine State House District 48
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Holly Stover Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28Holly Stover isn’t on the ballot for this seat
Erik D. HobsonRepublicanCharlotte NuttDemocratic
Last result · 2024 general (different candidates): Holly Stover (D) 65.5, James William Hunt (R) 34.5
- Earlier results
- Holly Stover (Democratic) won by 26.9 points, 2022Melanie F. Sachs (Democratic) won by 32.7 points, 2020, older linesAll 29 elections
Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 6,073
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Maine House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHolly StoverWon Democratic 3,97865.5% RepublicanJames William Hunt Republican 2,09534.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,626
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Maine House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHolly StoverWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,57063.5% RepublicanTricia L. Warren Republican 2,05636.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,397
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Maine House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMelanie F. SachsWon Democratic 4,24666.4% RepublicanJames J. Finegan Jr. Republican 2,15133.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,443
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Maine House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSara GideonWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,00373.5% RepublicanPaul Benjamin Schulz Republican 1,44026.5%
- 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.
All elections (29 for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 6,073
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Maine House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHolly StoverWon Democratic 3,97865.5% RepublicanJames William Hunt Republican 2,09534.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,626
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Maine House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHolly StoverWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,57063.5% RepublicanTricia L. Warren Republican 2,05636.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,397
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Maine House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMelanie F. SachsWon Democratic 4,24666.4% RepublicanJames J. Finegan Jr. Republican 2,15133.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,443
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Maine House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSara GideonWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,00373.5% RepublicanPaul Benjamin Schulz Republican 1,44026.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,835
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Maine House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSara GideonWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,99468.5% RepublicanPaul Benjamin Schulz Republican 1,84131.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,815
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Maine House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSara GideonWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,22667.0% RepublicanPaul Benjamin Schulz Republican 1,58933.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,159
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Maine House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharles B. KrugerWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,38457.3% RepublicanMichael D. Collins Republican 1,77542.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,728
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
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- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Maine House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharles B. KrugerWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,11756.8% RepublicanSteven Douglas Powell Republican 1,61143.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,508
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
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- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Maine House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharles B. KrugerWon Democratic 2,70159.9% RepublicanRobert L. Carlson Jr. Republican 1,80740.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,832
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Maine House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChristopher RectorWon(incumbent) Republican 2,16056.4% DemocraticNancy R. Glover Democratic 1,67243.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,730
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
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- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Maine House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChristopher RectorWon(incumbent) Republican 2,85460.3% DemocraticMary June Smith Democratic 1,87639.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,531
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
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- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Maine House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas D. BullWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,39452.8% RepublicanMichael T. Healy Republican 2,13747.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,213
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Maine House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas D. BullWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,46666.5% RepublicanMillard W. Pray Republican 1,74733.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,861
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
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- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Maine House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas D. BullWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,66168.9% RepublicanGenie A. Beaulieu Republican 1,20031.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,799
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Maine House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas D. BullWon Democratic 2,44651.0% RepublicanRobert R. Hartnett(incumbent) Republican 2,35349.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,171
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Maine House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert R. HartnettWon Republican 2,18552.4% DemocraticEdward F. Bradley Jr. Democratic 1,98647.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,032
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Maine House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHarry G. TrueWon Republican 4,032100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,815
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Maine House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPeter G. HastingsWon(incumbent) Republican 2,29260.1% DemocraticMalcolm C. MacDonald Democratic 1,52339.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,087
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Maine House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPeter G. HastingsWon Republican 2,56562.8% DemocraticMalcolm C. MacDonald Democratic 1,52037.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,580
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Maine House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam LawrenceWon(incumbent) Republican 1,87472.6% DemocraticErnest G. Willey Democratic 70627.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,693
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Maine House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam LawrenceWon Republican 1,91751.9% DemocraticGary Cris Wilfong Democratic 1,77648.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,687
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1983)
Maine House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas A. KilcoyneWon(incumbent) Democratic 1,72164.0% RepublicanJean T. Dellert Republican 96636.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,993
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1983)
Maine House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas A. KilcoyneWon Democratic 1,51650.6% RepublicanCharles J. McLaughlin Jr. Republican 1,47749.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,341
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1983)
Maine House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanW. David DellertWon Republican 1,32256.5% DemocraticIrving B. Faunce Democratic 1,01443.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 50.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,006
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1977)
Maine House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas A. KilcoyneWon Democratic 2,07669.1% RepublicanKenneth L. Marriner Republican 92830.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,730
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1977)
Maine House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLeon BowieWon Republican 1,43252.5% DemocraticNorman P. Whitzell(incumbent) Democratic 1,29647.5% OtherLewis Small Other 10.0% OtherW. Henry Weston Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,331
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
Maine House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanStanley F. ShawWon(incumbent) Republican 1,41760.8% DemocraticRichard W. Gagnon Democratic 91439.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 1,911
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
Maine House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanStanley F. ShawWon(incumbent) Republican 1,08456.7% DemocraticJudy Seymour Ells Democratic 82743.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 1,438
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
Maine House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanStanley F. ShawWon(incumbent) Republican 1,438100.0%
- 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
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The current holder, Holly Stover, is not on the candidate list.
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Election Wrld. (2026). Maine State House District 48, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/me/house/48. 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.
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