Maine State House District 55
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Dan Shagoury Democratic (not a candidate in 2026) · Member list as of Oct 28
Maureen AuCoinDemocraticCharles L. Hippler IVRepublican
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general (different candidates): Dan Shagoury (D) 50.9, Joe N. Boyd (R) 49.1
- Last election
- Dan Shagoury (Democratic) won by 1.8 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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The current holder, Dan Shagoury, is not on the candidate list.
- Maureen AuCoinDemocratic
- Charles L. Hippler IVRepublican
Source: maine.gov, dated Oct 28
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 5,811
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Maine House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDan ShagouryWonName as filed: Daniel Joseph Shagoury Democratic 2,95750.9% RepublicanJoe N. Boyd Republican 2,85449.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,065
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Maine House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDan ShagouryWonName as filed: Daniel Joseph Shagoury Democratic 2,78154.9% RepublicanPhillip Ryan Wiseman Republican 2,28445.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,915
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Maine House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSeth A. BerryWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,26655.2% RepublicanPeter A. Lewis Republican 2,64944.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,733
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Maine House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSeth A. BerryWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,66756.4% RepublicanGuy M. Lebida Republican 2,06643.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,422
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Maine House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSeth A. BerryWon Democratic 2,92654.0% RepublicanBrian D. Hobart(incumbent) Republican 2,49646.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,528
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Maine House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBrian D. HobartWon Republican 2,53456.0% DemocraticAlice D. Elliott Democratic 1,99444.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,397
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Maine House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanH. David CottaWon(incumbent) Republican 2,61059.4% DemocraticAmy E. Sylvester Democratic 1,78740.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,805
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Maine House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanH. David CottaWon(incumbent) Republican 2,39062.8% IndependentNeil L. Farrington Independent 73419.3% DemocraticHelen M. Hanson Democratic 68117.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,450
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Maine House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanH. David CottaWon(incumbent) Republican 3,08469.3% DemocraticChristopher M. Doyon Democratic 1,36530.7% OtherSheyenne York Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,653
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Maine House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanH. David CottaWon Republican 1,83750.3% DemocraticJudd D. Thompson(incumbent) Democratic 1,81649.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,554
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Maine House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJudd D. ThompsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 1,81739.9% IndependentH. David Cotta Independent 1,38930.5% RepublicanNeil L. Farrington Republican 1,34829.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,775
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Maine House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarol A. GroseWon Democratic 1,70345.1% RepublicanFrederick J. Kahrl Republican 1,57241.6% IndependentJohn F. Albis Sr. Independent 50013.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,713
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Maine House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJudith B. PeaveyWon(incumbent) Republican 3,28469.7% DemocraticDavid W. Hall Democratic 1,42930.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,236
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Maine House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJudith B. PeaveyWon(incumbent) Republican 2,19367.8% DemocraticWilliam T. Cooney Democratic 1,04332.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,456
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Maine House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJudith B. PeaveyWon(incumbent) Republican 3,30574.2% DemocraticJames A. Bleau Democratic 1,15125.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,752
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
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- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Maine House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJudith B. PeaveyWon Republican 2,03254.2% DemocraticMaria Holt(incumbent) Democratic 1,72045.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,048
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Maine House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEdward L. DexterWon Republican 2,97759.0% DemocraticBasil L. Powers(incumbent) Democratic 2,07141.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,755
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Maine House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBasil L. PowersWon Democratic 1,91651.0% RepublicanEdward L. Dexter(incumbent) Republican 1,83949.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,196
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Maine House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEdward L. DexterWon(incumbent) Republican 3,19399.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 30.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,931
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Maine House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEdward L. DexterWon(incumbent) Republican 1,83062.4% DemocraticWilliam K. Stimson Democratic 62521.3% IndependentGreg Gerritt Independent 47616.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,172
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Maine House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEdward L. DexterWon(incumbent) Republican 3,16799.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 50.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,710
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1983)
Maine House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarol AllenWon Democratic 2,19359.1% RepublicanPerry L. Davis Republican 1,51740.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,943
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1983)
Maine House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMarjorie C. HutchingsWon(incumbent) Republican 2,44862.1% DemocraticHerbert O. Rowe Democratic 1,49537.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,692
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1983)
Maine House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMarjorie C. HutchingsWon(incumbent) Republican 1,76265.5% DemocraticFranklin A. Peters Democratic 92934.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,707
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1977)
Maine House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMarjorie C. HutchingsWon(incumbent) Republican 2,707100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,335
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1977)
Maine House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMarjorie C. HutchingsWon Republican 1,24953.5% DemocraticAnne A. Rowe Democratic 1,08546.5% OtherDorothy McCormick(incumbent) Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,600
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
Maine House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDorothy McCormickWon(incumbent) Republican 1,49957.6% DemocraticJohn W. Ludwig Democratic 1,10142.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 1,900
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
Maine House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDorothy McCormickWon Republican 1,21564.0% DemocraticJohn W. Ludwig Democratic 68536.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,444
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
Maine House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGrevis F. PaysonWon Republican 1,48060.6% DemocraticPhilip E. Robinson Democratic 96439.4%
- 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 55, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/me/house/55. 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:55
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