Maine Senate District 1

Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Sue Bernard Republican (not a candidate in 2026) · Member list as of Oct 28

Lucien DaigleRepublican2 years since first win on file

No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general (different candidates): Sue Bernard (R) 66.2, Vaughn James McLaughlin (D) 33.8

Vaughn J. MclaughlinDemocratic

Last election: Sue Bernard (Republican) won by 32.4 points, 2024
On the 2026 ballot: 2 candidates

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Races won and lost: 1-0; 0-1
Years since first win on file: 2; Not available

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Sen. Sue Bernard is running for Maine State House District 3.

Vaughn J. MclaughlinDemocratic
Lucien DaigleRepublican

Source: maine.gov, dated Oct 28

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History (29 elections for this seat)

Votes for listed candidates: 19,948
Election day: November 5, 2024
District map: Older district map (2022 to 2024)

Maine Senate District 1, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanSue BernardWonName as filed: Susan Y. Bernard	Republican	13,19866.2%	66.2%
DemocraticVaughn James McLaughlin	Democratic	6,75033.8%	33.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 16,791
Election day: November 8, 2022
District map: Older district map (2022)

Maine Senate District 1, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticTroy Dale JacksonWon(incumbent)	Democratic	8,81752.5%	52.5%
RepublicanSusan Y. Bernard	Republican	7,97447.5%	47.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 18,422
Election day: November 3, 2020
District map: Older district map (2014 to 2021)

Maine Senate District 1, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticTroy Dale JacksonWon(incumbent)	Democratic	10,93759.4%	59.4%
RepublicanBrian Vincent Schaefer	Republican	7,48540.6%	40.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 14,476
Election day: November 6, 2018
District map: Older district map (2014 to 2021)

Maine Senate District 1, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticTroy Dale JacksonWon(incumbent)	Democratic	8,79360.7%	60.7%
RepublicanA. Michael Nadeau	Republican	5,68339.3%	39.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 18,607
Election day: November 8, 2016
District map: Older district map (2014 to 2021)

Maine Senate District 1, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticTroy Dale JacksonWon	Democratic	9,58951.5%	51.5%
RepublicanTimothy C. Guerrette	Republican	9,01848.5%	48.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 15,042
Election day: November 4, 2014
District map: Older district map (2014 to 2021)

Maine Senate District 1, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanPeter EdgecombWon	Republican	7,93552.8%	52.8%
DemocraticCharles Kenneth Theriault	Democratic	7,10747.3%	47.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 21,658
Election day: November 6, 2012
District map: Older district map (2004 to 2013)

Maine Senate District 1, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticDawn HillWon(incumbent)	Democratic	13,59262.8%	62.8%
RepublicanArthur Kyricos	Republican	8,06637.2%	37.2%

Maine Senate District 1, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticDawn HillWon	Democratic	8,62352.4%	52.4%
RepublicanMichael L. Estes	Republican	7,84947.6%	47.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 22,043
Election day: November 4, 2008
District map: Older district map (2004 to 2013)

Maine Senate District 1, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticPeter B. BowmanWon(incumbent)	Democratic	12,10454.9%	54.9%
RepublicanMary Black Andrews	Republican	9,93945.1%	45.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 15,521
Election day: November 7, 2006
District map: Older district map (2004 to 2013)

Maine Senate District 1, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticPeter B. BowmanWon	Democratic	8,56355.2%	55.2%
RepublicanKenneth F. Lemont	Republican	6,95844.8%	44.8%

Maine Senate District 1, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanMary A. AndrewsWon	Republican	12,38456.5%	56.5%
DemocraticJohn P. Obrien	Democratic	9,53243.5%	43.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 12,372
Election day: November 5, 2002
District map: Older district map (1994 to 2003)

Maine Senate District 1, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJohn L. MartinWon(incumbent)	Democratic	9,03373.0%	73.0%
RepublicanShirlee Connorscarlson	Republican	3,33927.0%	27.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 16,054
Election day: November 7, 2000
District map: Older district map (1994 to 2003)

Maine Senate District 1, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJohn L. MartinWon	Democratic	11,06568.9%	68.9%
RepublicanDuane J. Belanger	Republican	4,98931.1%	31.1%

Maine Senate District 1, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJudy ParadisWon(incumbent)	Democratic	9,157100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 15,720
Election day: November 5, 1996
District map: Older district map (1994 to 2003)

Maine Senate District 1, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJudy ParadisWon(incumbent)	Democratic	12,52779.7%	79.7%
RepublicanShirlee Connorscarlson	Republican	3,19320.3%	20.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 13,480
Election day: November 8, 1994
District map: Older district map (1994 to 2003)

Maine Senate District 1, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJudy ParadisWon(incumbent)	Democratic	8,48362.9%	62.9%
RepublicanMalachi Anderson	Republican	4,99737.1%	37.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 10,901
Election day: November 3, 1992
District map: Older district map (1984 to 1993)

Maine Senate District 1, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJudy ParadisWon	Democratic	6,80862.5%	62.5%
RepublicanRaynold Theriault(incumbent)	Republican	4,09337.5%	37.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 7,414
Election day: November 6, 1990
District map: Older district map (1984 to 1993)

Maine Senate District 1, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticRaynold TheriaultWon(incumbent)	Democratic	6,01681.1%	81.1%
RepublicanWanda Lea Towns	Republican	1,39818.9%	18.9%

Maine Senate District 1, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticRaynold TheriaultWon(incumbent)	Democratic	8,149100.0%	100.0%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	20.0%	0.0%

Maine Senate District 1, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticRaynold TheriaultWon	Democratic	5,80499.9%	99.9%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	50.1%	0.1%

Maine Senate District 1, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticPaul Elmer VioletteWon(incumbent)	Democratic	8,17799.6%	99.6%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	350.4%	0.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 14,248
Election day: November 2, 1982
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1983)

Maine Senate District 1, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanWalter W. HichensWon(incumbent)	Republican	7,44652.3%	52.3%
DemocraticStephen C. Estes	Democratic	6,80147.7%	47.7%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	10.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 17,242
Election day: November 4, 1980
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1983)

Maine Senate District 1, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanWalter W. HichensWon(incumbent)	Republican	11,44766.4%	66.4%
DemocraticPhillip H. Dunning	Democratic	5,79533.6%	33.6%

Maine Senate District 1, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanWalter W. HichensWon(incumbent)	Republican	9,15099.8%	99.8%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	230.3%	0.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 15,316
Election day: November 2, 1976
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1983)

Maine Senate District 1, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanWalter W. HichensWon(incumbent)	Republican	9,00958.8%	58.8%
DemocraticRoland A. Cole	Democratic	6,30541.2%	41.2%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	20.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 10,333
Election day: November 4, 1974
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1983)

Maine Senate District 1, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanWalter W. HichensWon(incumbent)	Republican	5,74155.6%	55.6%
DemocraticBarry L. Valentine	Democratic	4,59244.4%	44.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 13,350
Election day: November 7, 1972
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1983)

Maine Senate District 1, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanWalter W. HichensWon(incumbent)	Republican	8,60164.4%	64.4%
DemocraticJoseph W. Hoyt Jr.	Democratic	4,74935.6%	35.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 9,729
Election day: November 3, 1970
District map: Older district map (1968 to 1971)

Maine Senate District 1, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanWalter W. HichensWon	Republican	5,79659.6%	59.6%
DemocraticJoseph W. Hoyt Jr.	Democratic	3,91840.3%	40.3%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	150.1%	0.1%

Maine Senate District 1, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRichard W. LoganWon	Republican	6,90057.9%	57.9%
DemocraticNeil Rolde	Democratic	5,02242.1%	42.1%

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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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.

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DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse)Data as of Oct 28, 2026