Maine State House District 54
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Karen Montell Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Karen MontellDemocratic · Incumbent4 years since first winMichelle M. TuckerRepublican
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Karen Montell (D) 54.2, Scott Douglas Williams (R) 45.9
- Last election
- Karen Montell (Democratic) won by 8.3 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: MontellRight column: Tucker
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeMontellNo published score for Tucker
- Races
- Won 2 of 2
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 4
- Not available
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Candidates on the ballot
- Karen MontellIncumbentDemocratic
- Michelle M. TuckerRepublican
Source: maine.gov, dated Oct 28
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 4,916
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Maine House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKaren MontellWon Democratic 2,66254.1% RepublicanScott Douglas Williams Republican 2,25445.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,295
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Maine House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKaren MontellWon Democratic 2,14249.9% RepublicanCharles J. Bussell Republican 1,98746.3% IndependentNicolas Delli Paoli Independent 1663.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,410
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Maine House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDenise A. TeplerWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,01762.7% RepublicanToni Jo Bashinsky Republican 2,39337.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,141
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Maine House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDenise A. TeplerWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,27363.7% RepublicanLeon C. Brillant Republican 1,86836.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,970
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Maine House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDenise A. TeplerWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,12152.3% RepublicanRuth A. Lyons Republican 2,84947.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,889
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Maine House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDenise TeplerWon Democratic 2,22045.4% RepublicanKim J. Talbot Republican 2,13443.6% GreenDaniel Longley Stromgren Green 53510.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,444
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Maine House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCatherine M. NadeauWon Democratic 2,24850.6% RepublicanSusan E. Morissette(incumbent) Republican 2,19649.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,707
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Maine House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSusan E. MorissetteWon Republican 1,97853.4% DemocraticCatherine M. Nadeau Democratic 1,72946.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,557
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Maine House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKenneth C. FletcherWon(incumbent) Republican 2,52255.3% DemocraticSteven J. Huber Democratic 2,03544.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,604
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Maine House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKenneth C. FletcherWon(incumbent) Republican 2,26362.8% DemocraticKevin P. Fredette Democratic 1,34137.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,653
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Maine House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKenneth C. FletcherWon(incumbent) Republican 2,54354.6% DemocraticW. Elery Keene Democratic 1,96242.2% GreenDonald J. Masse Green 1483.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,856
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Maine House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas R. WatsonWon Democratic 1,58355.4% RepublicanMichael E. Kiernan Republican 1,27344.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,630
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Maine House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanArthur F. Mayo IIIWon(incumbent) Republican 2,54770.2% DemocraticKelly A. Staples Democratic 1,08329.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,565
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Maine House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanArthur F. Mayo IIIWon(incumbent) Republican 1,77769.3% DemocraticBarbara Sargent Democratic 78830.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,429
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Maine House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanArthur F. Mayo IIIWon(incumbent) Republican 2,40070.0% DemocraticPatricia D. Finn Democratic 1,02930.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,027
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Maine House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanArthur F. Mayo IIIWon Republican 1,95264.5% DemocraticMaurice Cunningham III Democratic 1,07535.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,419
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Maine House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticConrad HeeschenWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,53157.3% RepublicanKent C. Wiles Republican 1,88842.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,534
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Maine House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticConrad HeeschenWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,04457.8% RepublicanRussell J. Black Republican 1,49042.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,590
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Maine House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticConrad HeeschenWon Democratic 1,87552.2% RepublicanElsie J. Armstrong Republican 1,71547.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,359
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Maine House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRichard ArmstrongWon(incumbent) Republican 2,35799.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,361
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Maine House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRichard ArmstrongWon(incumbent) Republican 2,35069.9% DemocraticSusan L. Gallant Democratic 1,00930.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,490
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1983)
Maine House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul ParentWon Republican 2,12861.0% DemocraticIrene L. Belanger Democratic 1,36239.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,762
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1983)
Maine House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGuy I. HunterWon(incumbent) Republican 2,52667.2% DemocraticAlexis Casey Democratic 1,23632.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,621
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1983)
Maine House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGuy I. HunterWon(incumbent) Republican 1,71665.5% DemocraticRonald I. Bagley Democratic 90334.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,256
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1977)
Maine House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGuy I. HunterWon(incumbent) Republican 2,51777.3% OtherLeroy W. Lander Jr. Other 73922.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,460
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1977)
Maine House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGuy I. HunterWon(incumbent) Republican 1,56863.7% DemocraticScott F. Adams Democratic 89236.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,928
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
Maine House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAlbert W. HoffsesWon Republican 2,928100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,726
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
Maine House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam HardyWon(incumbent) Republican 1,82567.0% DemocraticPatrick H. Flynn Democratic 90133.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,157
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
Maine House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam HardyWon Republican 2,11867.1% DemocraticJames E. Calahan Democratic 1,03932.9%
- 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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Election Wrld. (2026). Maine State House District 54, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/me/house/54. Retrieved October 30, 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:54
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