Maine State House District 79
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Mike Lance Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Mike LanceRepublican · Incumbent2 years since first winBrianna Fern LueckDemocratic
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Mike Lance (R) 53.5, Charlotte Nutt (O) 46.5
- Last election
- Mike Lance (Republican) won by 7.0 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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Left column: LanceRight column: Lueck
- Years since first win
- 2
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- Brianna Fern LueckDemocratic
- Mike LanceIncumbentRepublican
Source: maine.gov, dated Oct 28
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 5,116
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Maine House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike LanceWonName as filed: Michael J. Lance Republican 2,73953.5% OtherCharlotte Nutt Other 2,37746.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,197
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Maine House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn E. AndrewsWon(incumbent) Republican 3,197100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,916
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Maine House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTimothy S. TheriaultWon(incumbent) Republican 3,26966.5% DemocraticLindsey Danielle Harwath Democratic 1,64733.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,885
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Maine House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTimothy S. TheriaultWon(incumbent) Republican 2,36660.9% DemocraticDawn Marie Castner Democratic 1,14029.3% IndependentLindsey D. Harwath Independent 3799.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,706
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Maine House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTimothy S. TheriaultWon(incumbent) Republican 2,94062.5% DemocraticJohn M. Glowa Sr. Democratic 1,76637.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,839
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Maine House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTimothy S. TheriaultWon Republican 2,40562.6% DemocraticCristina L. Evers Democratic 1,43437.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,107
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Maine House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSharon TreatWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,75854.0% RepublicanWilliam G. Guerrette III Republican 2,34946.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,403
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
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- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Maine House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSharon TreatWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,29852.2% RepublicanCarol A. Kemmerer Republican 2,10547.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,226
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Maine House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSharon A. TreatWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,41265.3% RepublicanCharles Walter Jacques Republican 1,81434.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,136
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Maine House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSharon TreatWon Democratic 2,55061.6% RepublicanDavid Sirois Republican 1,58638.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,273
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Maine House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEarle L. McCormickWon(incumbent) Republican 2,87754.6% DemocraticDavid Bustin Democratic 2,39645.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,669
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Maine House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLinda Rogers McKeeWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,32863.5% RepublicanLeonard G. Hall Republican 1,34136.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,576
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Maine House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLinda Rogers McKeeWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,76960.5% RepublicanJoan A. Stiehler Republican 1,80739.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,202
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Maine House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLinda Rogers McKeeWon(incumbent) Democratic 1,88959.0% RepublicanPaul Rheaume Republican 1,31341.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,226
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Maine House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLinda Rogers McKeeWon Democratic 2,42457.4% RepublicanMarshall F. Burk Republican 1,80242.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,756
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Maine House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWendy L. AultWon(incumbent) Republican 2,72272.5% DemocraticDonald W. Beattie Democratic 1,03427.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,297
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Maine House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert W. SpearWon(incumbent) Republican 4,297100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,511
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Maine House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert W. SpearWon Republican 2,41253.5% DemocraticEmily Traskeaton Democratic 2,09946.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,492
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Maine House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJeanne F. BegleyWon(incumbent) Republican 3,19371.1% DemocraticRoberta A. Farris Democratic 1,29928.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,542
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Maine House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJeanne F. BegleyWon(incumbent) Republican 2,65975.1% DemocraticRoberta A. Farris Democratic 88324.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,298
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Maine House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJeanne F. BegleyWon Republican 2,85066.3% DemocraticSusannah A. French Democratic 1,44833.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,858
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1983)
Maine House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn A. CashmanWon Democratic 1,66558.3% RepublicanJoseph H. Cyr Republican 1,18841.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 50.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,793
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1983)
Maine House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael D. PearsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,793100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,398
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1983)
Maine House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael D. PearsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 1,80175.1% RepublicanDonald P. Ross Republican 59624.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,769
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1977)
Maine House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael D. PearsonWon Democratic 2,769100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,062
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1977)
Maine House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph E. BinnetteWon(incumbent) Democratic 1,98796.4% OtherLee Rand Other 663.2% OtherJeffrey Young Other 50.2% OtherStephen Gould Other 10.1% OtherAdrian Baillargeon Other 10.1% OtherPeter Dufour Other 10.1% OtherRalph Leonard Other 10.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 1,855
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
Maine House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEdna M. MurchisonWon Republican 95351.4% DemocraticJ. Clifford Francis Democratic 90248.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 1,320
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
Maine House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticS. Glenn Starbird Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 82562.5% RepublicanGuy H. Hillman Republican 49537.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 1,923
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
Maine House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticS. Glenn Starbird Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 1,16260.4% RepublicanC. Michael Dowd Republican 76139.6%
- 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 79, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/me/house/79. 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:79
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026