Maine State House District 81
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Peter Wood Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Christopher A. EastonDemocraticPeter WoodRepublican · Incumbent2 years since first win
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Peter Wood (R) 50.4, Joan S. Beal (D) 49.6
- Last election
- Peter Wood (Republican) won by 0.8 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: EastonRight column: Wood
- Races
- None listed
- Won 1 of 1
- Years since first win
- Not available
- 2
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Candidates on the ballot
- Christopher A. EastonDemocratic
- Peter WoodIncumbentRepublican
Source: maine.gov, dated Oct 28
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 5,618
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Maine House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPeter WoodWonName as filed: Peter Conley Wood Republican 2,83150.4% DemocraticJoan S. Beal Democratic 2,78749.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,635
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Maine House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanH. Sawin Millett Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 2,51754.3% DemocraticDaniel A. Sipe Democratic 2,11845.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,694
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Maine House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTavis Rock HasenfusWon Democratic 3,22056.5% RepublicanJoseph J. Pietroski Republican 2,47443.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,120
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Maine House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCraig V. HickmanWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,120100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,428
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Maine House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCraig V. HickmanWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,57565.9% RepublicanMilton F. Hadley III Republican 1,85334.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,646
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Maine House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCraig V. HickmanWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,99764.5% RepublicanLee T. Fellman Republican 1,64935.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,425
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Maine House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanL. Gary KnightWon(incumbent) Republican 2,38854.0% DemocraticMaurice C. Castonguay Democratic 2,03746.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,721
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Maine House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanL. Gary KnightWon(incumbent) Republican 2,27161.0% DemocraticPeggy Dwyer Democratic 1,45039.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,696
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Maine House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanL. Gary KnightWon(incumbent) Republican 2,50253.3% DemocraticPeggy Dwyer Democratic 2,19446.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,730
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Maine House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanL. Gary KnightWon Republican 1,87750.3% DemocraticClark L. Souther Democratic 1,85349.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,617
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Maine House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRodney C. JenningsWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,41152.2% RepublicanL. Gary Knight Republican 2,20647.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,101
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Maine House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMaitland E. RichardsonWon Republican 1,55350.1% DemocraticRichard H. Tracy(incumbent) Democratic 1,54849.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,372
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Maine House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard H. TracyWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,372100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,658
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Maine House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard H. TracyWon Democratic 1,27648.0% RepublicanR. David Jarvis Republican 1,19444.9% OtherKerry L. Holmes Other 1887.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,880
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Maine House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJune C. MeresWon(incumbent) Republican 1,97650.9% DemocraticRichard H. Tracy Democratic 1,58440.8% IndependentKerry L. Holmes Independent 3208.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,276
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Maine House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJune C. MeresWon Democratic 1,56547.8% RepublicanF. Fay Ham Republican 1,26338.5% IndependentKerry L. Holmes Independent 44813.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,875
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Maine House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames G. SkoglundWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,81857.8% RepublicanDonald W. Kingsbury Republican 1,40528.8% IndependentVernon L. Thompson Independent 65213.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,789
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Maine House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames G. SkoglundWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,53666.9% RepublicanWillard A. Brown Republican 1,25333.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,200
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Maine House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames G. SkoglundWon Democratic 1,71240.8% OtherGuy G. Scarpino(incumbent) Other 1,50135.7% RepublicanDennis M. Lieght Republican 98723.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,324
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Maine House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGuy G. ScarpinoWon(incumbent) Republican 2,08162.6% DemocraticDonald Kingsbury Democratic 1,02830.9% IndependentA. Edward Cutting Independent 2146.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,148
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Maine House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGuy G. ScarpinoWon(incumbent) Republican 2,35356.7% DemocraticEmily B. Lane Democratic 1,79543.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,867
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1983)
Maine House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDonald A. StroutWon(incumbent) Republican 2,86299.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 50.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,882
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1983)
Maine House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDonald A. StroutWon(incumbent) Republican 2,44262.9% DemocraticOtis Giles Democratic 1,43937.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,333
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1983)
Maine House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDonald A. StroutWon(incumbent) Republican 1,64570.5% DemocraticFern P. Cummings Democratic 68729.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,515
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1977)
Maine House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDonald A. StroutWon(incumbent) Republican 2,515100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,083
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1977)
Maine House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDonald A. StroutWon Republican 1,22258.7% DemocraticJames R. Duncan Democratic 86041.3% OtherPhilip A. Ingegneri Other 10.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,256
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
Maine House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCharlotte H. WhiteWon(incumbent) Republican 1,45164.3% DemocraticDouglas A. Thomas Democratic 80535.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 1,916
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
Maine House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCharlotte H. WhiteWon(incumbent) Republican 1,10357.6% DemocraticWilliam M. Wallace Democratic 81342.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,167
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
Maine House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCharlotte H. WhiteWon(incumbent) Republican 1,42365.7% DemocraticMark P. Giordano Democratic 74434.3%
- 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 81, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/me/house/81. 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:81
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026