Maine State House District 88
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Quentin Chapman Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Quentin ChapmanRepublican · Incumbent2 years since first winDana N. StaplesDemocratic
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Quentin Chapman (R) 55.1, Stefanie Mahr Damien (D) 44.9
- Last election
- Quentin Chapman (Republican) won by 10.2 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: ChapmanRight column: Staples
- Races
- Won 1 of 1
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 2
- Not available
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- Dana N. StaplesDemocratic
- Quentin ChapmanIncumbentRepublican
Source: maine.gov, dated Oct 28
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 5,147
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Maine House of Representatives District 88, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanQuentin ChapmanWon Republican 2,83655.1% DemocraticStefanie Mahr Damien Democratic 2,31144.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,077
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Maine House of Representatives District 88, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKathleen A. ShawWon Democratic 2,07450.9% RepublicanJames W. Sorcek Republican 2,00349.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,316
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Maine House of Representatives District 88, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichael H. LemelinWon Republican 2,85053.6% DemocraticChristopher C. Hamilton Democratic 2,46646.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,326
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Maine House of Representatives District 88, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticChloe S. MaxminWon Democratic 2,27252.5% RepublicanMichael H. Lemelin Republican 2,05447.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,991
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Maine House of Representatives District 88, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDeborah J. SandersonWon(incumbent) Republican 2,92258.5% DemocraticJames R. Torbert Democratic 2,06941.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,132
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Maine House of Representatives District 88, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDeborah J. SandersonWon(incumbent) Republican 3,132100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,316
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Maine House of Representatives District 88, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLarry Charles DunphyWon(incumbent) Republican 2,78864.6% DemocraticColby James Seams Democratic 1,52835.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,770
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Maine House of Representatives District 88, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLarry C. DunphyWon Republican 2,22559.0% DemocraticJohn H. Bryant Democratic 1,54541.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,618
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Maine House of Representatives District 88, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWright H. Pinkham Sr.Won(incumbent) Republican 2,74759.5% DemocraticGarrison E. Cupples Democratic 1,87140.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,602
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Maine House of Representatives District 88, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWright H. Pinkham Sr.Won(incumbent) Republican 1,98155.0% DemocraticPaul Leo Tessier Democratic 1,62145.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,906
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Maine House of Representatives District 88, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWright H. Pinkham Sr.Won Republican 2,85858.3% DemocraticPaul L. Tessier Democratic 2,04841.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,948
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Maine House of Representatives District 88, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMargaret M. CravenWon Democratic 1,70257.7% RepublicanClaudette Caron Republican 1,24642.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,809
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Maine House of Representatives District 88, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanStavros J. MendrosWon(incumbent) Republican 2,16756.9% DemocraticRobert F. Poulin Democratic 1,64243.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,909
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Maine House of Representatives District 88, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanStavros J. MendrosWon Republican 1,60555.2% DemocraticPatricia Lemaire(incumbent) Democratic 1,30444.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,826
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Maine House of Representatives District 88, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPatricia LemaireWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,27459.4% RepublicanStavros J. Mendros Republican 1,55240.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,420
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Maine House of Representatives District 88, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPatricia LemaireWon Democratic 1,92456.3% RepublicanNelson M. Peters Jr. Republican 1,49643.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,587
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Maine House of Representatives District 88, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBeverly C. DaggettWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,21461.7% RepublicanFarnham Folson Republican 1,37338.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,289
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Maine House of Representatives District 88, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBeverly C. DaggettWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,289100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,288
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Maine House of Representatives District 88, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBeverly C. DaggettWon Democratic 1,96159.6% RepublicanRussell F. Brown Republican 1,32640.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,724
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Maine House of Representatives District 88, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDonald F. SproulWon(incumbent) Republican 1,57457.8% DemocraticJohn L. Dudley Democratic 1,15042.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,240
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Maine House of Representatives District 88, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDonald F. SproulWon(incumbent) Republican 2,11065.1% DemocraticByron Brooks Democratic 1,13034.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,958
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1983)
Maine House of Representatives District 88, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLorraine N. ChonkoWon(incumbent) Democratic 1,82461.7% RepublicanAndrews B. Campbell Republican 1,13338.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,328
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1983)
Maine House of Representatives District 88, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLorraine N. ChonkoWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,05961.9% RepublicanMark B. Leduc Republican 1,26838.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,291
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1983)
Maine House of Representatives District 88, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLorraine N. ChonkoWon(incumbent) Democratic 1,24854.5% RepublicanAndrews B. Campbell Republican 1,04345.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,964
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1977)
Maine House of Representatives District 88, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLorraine N. ChonkoWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,32678.5% RepublicanArthur J. Veno Jr. Republican 54818.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 903.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,065
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1977)
Maine House of Representatives District 88, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLorraine N. ChonkoWon(incumbent) Democratic 1,35165.4% RepublicanCecilia Stehle Republican 71434.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,137
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
Maine House of Representatives District 88, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam R. LawryWon(incumbent) Democratic 1,41366.1% RepublicanElwood N. Osborne Republican 72433.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 1,844
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
Maine House of Representatives District 88, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam R. LawryWon(incumbent) Democratic 1,18964.5% RepublicanArthur D. Julia Republican 65535.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,005
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
Maine House of Representatives District 88, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam R. LawryWon Democratic 1,27663.6% RepublicanJohn E. Robertson Republican 72936.4%
- 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 88, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/me/house/88. 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:88
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