Maine State House District 56
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Randall Greenwood Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Randall GreenwoodRepublican · Incumbent4 years since first winRobin L. Upton-SukeforthDemocratic
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Randall Greenwood (R) 55.1, Kent F. Ackley (O) 45.0
- Last election
- Randall Greenwood (Republican) won by 10.1 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: GreenwoodRight column: Upton-Sukeforth
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeGreenwoodNo published score for Upton-Sukeforth
- Races
- Won 4 of 10
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 4
- Not available
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Candidates on the ballot
- Robin L. Upton-SukeforthDemocratic
- Randall GreenwoodIncumbentRepublican
Source: maine.gov, dated Oct 28
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 5,659
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Maine House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRandall GreenwoodWonName as filed: Randall Adam Greenwood Republican 3,11555.0% OtherKent F. Ackley Other 2,54445.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,809
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Maine House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRandall GreenwoodWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Randall Adam Greenwood Republican 2,44950.9% OtherKent Ackley Other 2,36049.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,164
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Maine House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRichard G. MasonWon(incumbent) Republican 3,18361.6% DemocraticScott N. Gaiason Democratic 1,98138.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,946
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Maine House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRichard G. MasonWon Republican 2,39060.6% DemocraticMartha M. Poliquin Democratic 1,55639.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,723
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Maine House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGina M. MasonWon Republican 2,74058.0% DemocraticScott N. Gaiason Democratic 1,98342.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,423
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Maine House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDale J. CraftsWon(incumbent) Republican 3,423100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,998
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Maine House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCorey Scott WilsonWon Republican 2,08452.1% DemocraticDoreen L. Sheive Democratic 1,88447.1% David C. Alexander Write-in 300.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,377
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Maine House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAnna D. BlodgettWon(incumbent) Democratic 1,80253.4% RepublicanScott Charles Milewski Republican 1,57546.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,288
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Maine House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAnna D. BlodgettWon Democratic 2,31454.0% RepublicanJulie Ann Obrien Republican 1,97446.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,559
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Maine House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKimberly E. SilsbyWon Democratic 2,16960.9% RepublicanKimberly J. Davis(incumbent) Republican 1,39039.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,509
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Maine House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKimberly J. DavisWon Republican 2,26150.1% DemocraticDarek M. Grant Democratic 2,24849.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,364
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Maine House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam M. EarleWon Democratic 2,30252.8% RepublicanGene W. Boothby Republican 2,06247.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,410
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Maine House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticChristopher G. HallWon Democratic 2,71650.2% RepublicanJohn C. Harris Republican 2,69449.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,768
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Maine House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWendy PiehWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,18458.0% RepublicanFred B. Hatch III Republican 1,58442.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,069
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Maine House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWendy PiehWon Democratic 2,59051.1% RepublicanChester A. Rice(incumbent) Republican 2,47948.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,412
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Maine House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChester A. RiceWon Republican 2,32552.7% DemocraticLauri Gilbert Fitzpatrick Democratic 2,08747.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,188
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Maine House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRonald C. BaileyWon(incumbent) Republican 2,68064.0% DemocraticFrank Warren Landford III Democratic 1,50836.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,848
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Maine House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRonald C. BaileyWon(incumbent) Republican 2,848100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,513
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Maine House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRonald C. BaileyWon(incumbent) Republican 2,58673.6% DemocraticStanley W. Mozden Jr. Democratic 92726.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,791
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Maine House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRonald C. BaileyWon Republican 1,45452.1% DemocraticGwilym R. Roberts(incumbent) Democratic 1,33747.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,824
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Maine House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGwilym R. RobertsWon Democratic 2,16256.5% RepublicanJohn E. Mudge Republican 1,66243.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,784
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1983)
Maine House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGuy G. ScarpinoWon Republican 1,89750.1% DemocraticEmily B. Lane Democratic 1,88749.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,187
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1983)
Maine House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBonnie PostWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,20376.5% RepublicanPatrick C. Mitchell Republican 98423.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,595
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1983)
Maine House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBonnie PostWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,59399.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,977
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1977)
Maine House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBonnie PostWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,72368.5% RepublicanWayne Meserve Republican 1,25431.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,990
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1977)
Maine House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBonnie PostWon Democratic 1,69356.6% RepublicanSherman F. Baird Republican 1,29643.3% OtherAlbert Macphail Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,901
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
Maine House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLinwood E. Palmer Jr.Won Republican 1,59855.1% DemocraticWilliam B. Blodgett Democratic 1,30244.9% OtherBrian D. Snow Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,170
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
Maine House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHarold G. ClarkWon(incumbent) Republican 1,33061.3% DemocraticCharles G. Drew Sr. Democratic 84038.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,559
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
Maine House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHarold G. ClarkWon Republican 1,62463.5% DemocraticGeorge A. Staab Democratic 93536.5%
- 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 56, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/me/house/56. 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:56
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