Maine State House District 96
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Mike Lajoie Democratic (not a candidate in 2026) · Member list as of Oct 28
Kerryl Lee ClementRepublicanLuke Dylan JensenDemocratic
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Michel A. Lajoie (D) 50.4, Kerryl Lee Clement (R) 49.6
- Last election
- Michel A. Lajoie (Democratic) won by 0.8 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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Left column: ClementRight column: Jensen
- Races
- Won 0 of 1
- None listed
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The current holder, Mike Lajoie, is not on the candidate list.
- Luke Dylan JensenDemocratic
- Kerryl Lee ClementRepublican
Source: maine.gov, dated Oct 28
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 5,073
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Maine House of Representatives District 96, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichel A. LajoieWon Democratic 2,55650.4% RepublicanKerryl Lee Clement Republican 2,51749.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,201
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Maine House of Representatives District 96, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichel A. LajoieWon Democratic 2,16151.4% RepublicanJonathan M. Connor(incumbent) Republican 2,04048.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,877
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Maine House of Representatives District 96, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticStanley Paige Zeigler Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 2,97550.6% RepublicanKatrina J. Smith Republican 2,90249.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,780
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Maine House of Representatives District 96, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticStanley Paige ZeiglerWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,64455.3% RepublicanRobert M. Currier Republican 2,13644.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,378
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Maine House of Representatives District 96, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticStanley Paige Zeigler Jr.Won Democratic 2,88853.7% RepublicanR. Ryan Harmon Republican 2,49046.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,275
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Maine House of Representatives District 96, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticChristine S. BursteinWon Democratic 2,32654.4% RepublicanPeter Weston Republican 1,94945.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,240
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Maine House of Representatives District 96, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJeffrey L. TimberlakeWon(incumbent) Republican 2,66450.8% DemocraticLawrence G. Sirois Democratic 2,57649.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,295
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Maine House of Representatives District 96, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJeffrey L. TimberlakeWon Republican 2,38755.6% DemocraticLawrence G. Sirois(incumbent) Democratic 1,90844.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,170
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Maine House of Representatives District 96, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLawrence SiroisWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,26363.1% RepublicanJoan Bryantdeschenes Republican 1,90736.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,763
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Maine House of Representatives District 96, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLawrence G. SiroisWon Democratic 2,06254.8% RepublicanJoan Bryantdeschenes(incumbent) Republican 1,70145.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,881
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Maine House of Representatives District 96, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoan BryantdeschenesWon(incumbent) Republican 2,62953.9% DemocraticKenneth L. Roberts Democratic 1,50530.8% GreenSarah Lorraine Trundy Green 74715.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,693
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Maine House of Representatives District 96, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJulie Ann ObrienWon(incumbent) Republican 1,75565.2% DemocraticMary D. Mayowestcott Democratic 93834.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,320
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Maine House of Representatives District 96, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJulie Ann ObrienWon(incumbent) Republican 2,04061.5% DemocraticClyde F. Leclair Democratic 1,28038.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 1,893
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Maine House of Representatives District 96, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJulie Ann ObrienWon(incumbent) Republican 1,893100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,329
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Maine House of Representatives District 96, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJulie Ann ObrienWon Republican 1,70251.1% DemocraticThomas F. Doore Democratic 1,62748.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,162
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Maine House of Representatives District 96, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBeverly C. DaggettWon(incumbent) Democratic 1,59650.5% RepublicanJulie Ann Obrien Republican 1,56649.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,481
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Maine House of Representatives District 96, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas PoulinWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,42998.5% OtherGilman Pelletier Other 521.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,927
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Maine House of Representatives District 96, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas PoulinWon Democratic 1,59154.4% RepublicanVernal Finemore Republican 1,33645.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,056
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Maine House of Representatives District 96, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBertram MarstonWon Democratic 1,87961.5% RepublicanPeter A. McKenney Republican 1,17738.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,493
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Maine House of Representatives District 96, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticElaine LacroixWon(incumbent) Democratic 1,65566.4% RepublicanPeter A. McKenney Republican 83833.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,236
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Maine House of Representatives District 96, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticElaine LacroixWon Democratic 1,64850.9% RepublicanLionel H. Conary(incumbent) Republican 1,58849.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,691
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1983)
Maine House of Representatives District 96, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDorothy A. RotondiWon Democratic 1,47054.6% RepublicanBernard H. Austin(incumbent) Republican 1,22145.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,192
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1983)
Maine House of Representatives District 96, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBernard H. AustinWon(incumbent) Republican 1,81156.7% DemocraticDorothy A. Rotondi Democratic 1,38043.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,280
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1983)
Maine House of Representatives District 96, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBernard H. AustinWon(incumbent) Republican 1,43963.1% DemocraticHarvey A. Smith Democratic 84136.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,126
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1977)
Maine House of Representatives District 96, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBernard H. AustinWon Republican 1,77456.8% DemocraticRaymond N. Faucher(incumbent) Democratic 1,35143.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,369
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1977)
Maine House of Representatives District 96, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRaymond N. FaucherWon(incumbent) Democratic 1,32055.7% RepublicanCharles L. Pooler Republican 95440.3% OtherMyron Morris Other 944.0% OtherIrene Harwood Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,523
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
Maine House of Representatives District 96, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMelvin A. ShuteWon(incumbent) Republican 1,54361.2% DemocraticCharles A. Mitchell Democratic 98038.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,041
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
Maine House of Representatives District 96, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMelvin A. ShuteWon Republican 1,23660.6% DemocraticCharles A. Mitchell(incumbent) Democratic 80539.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,201
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
Maine House of Representatives District 96, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharles A. MitchellWon Democratic 1,15752.6% RepublicanShepard H. Edwards(incumbent) Republican 1,04447.4%
- 2024: Maine Secretary of State, 2024 legislative recount updates, retrieved Oct 30, 2026
- 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 96, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/me/house/96. 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; Maine Secretary of State, 2024 legislative recount updates (US state public record), retrieved Oct 30, 2026; 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:96
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), Maine Secretary of State, 2024 legislative recount updatesData as of Oct 28, 2026