Maine State Senate District 27
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Jill Duson Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Jill DusonDemocratic · Incumbent4 years since first win
One candidate on the printed ballot.
- Last election
- Jill Duson (Democratic) won by 54.4 points, 2024
- Earlier results
- Jill Duson (Democratic) won by 55.8 points, 2022Benjamin M. Chipman (Democratic) was unopposed, 2020, older linesAll 29 elections
Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 21,376
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Maine Senate District 27, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJill DusonWon Democratic 16,50077.2% RepublicanDale Jay Holman Republican 4,87622.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,266
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Maine Senate District 27, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJill DusonWon Democratic 14,22577.9% RepublicanJeffrey Tounge Republican 4,04122.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,813
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Maine Senate District 27, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBenjamin M. ChipmanWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,813100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,833
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Maine Senate District 27, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBenjamin M. ChipmanWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,85874.9% IndependentCrystal Canney Independent 4,97525.1%
- 2024: Maine Senate calendar, December 4, 2024, Secretary of State tabulation, 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.
All elections (29 for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 21,376
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Maine Senate District 27, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJill DusonWon Democratic 16,50077.2% RepublicanDale Jay Holman Republican 4,87622.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,266
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Maine Senate District 27, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJill DusonWon Democratic 14,22577.9% RepublicanJeffrey Tounge Republican 4,04122.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,813
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Maine Senate District 27, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBenjamin M. ChipmanWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,813100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,833
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Maine Senate District 27, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBenjamin M. ChipmanWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,85874.9% IndependentCrystal Canney Independent 4,97525.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,203
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Maine Senate District 27, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBenjamin M. ChipmanWon Democratic 14,92967.2% GreenSeth M. Baker Green 3,71216.7% RepublicanAdam M. Pontius Republican 3,56216.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,840
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Maine Senate District 27, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJustin L. AlfondWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,37667.5% GreenAsher Daniel Platts Green 2,85216.9% RepublicanPeter Ignatius Doyle Republican 2,61215.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,542
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Maine Senate District 27, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDouglas A. ThomasWon(incumbent) Republican 9,48154.0% DemocraticHerbert E. Clark Democratic 8,06146.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,179
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Maine Senate District 27, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDouglas A. ThomasWon Republican 8,90858.7% DemocraticSusan D. Mackey Andrews Democratic 6,27141.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,532
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Maine Senate District 27, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDouglas M. SmithWon(incumbent) Republican 10,17254.9% DemocraticSusan D. Mackey Andrews Democratic 8,36045.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,827
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Maine Senate District 27, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDouglas M. SmithWon Republican 8,00354.0% DemocraticSharon Libby Jones Democratic 6,82446.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,062
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Maine Senate District 27, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul T. Davis Sr.Won(incumbent) Republican 11,80358.8% DemocraticStephen S. Stanley(incumbent) Democratic 8,25941.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,154
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Maine Senate District 27, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael F. BrennanWon Democratic 9,66753.3% RepublicanSally G. Vamvakias Republican 7,22739.8% GreenFlower Hinckley Noble Green 1,2606.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,018
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Maine Senate District 27, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanI. Joel AbromsonWon(incumbent) Republican 13,43863.9% DemocraticLoren J. Bailey Democratic 7,58036.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,387
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Maine Senate District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanI. Joel AbromsonWon(incumbent) Republican 9,50461.8% DemocraticBoyd P. Marley Democratic 5,88338.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,626
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Maine Senate District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanI. Joel AbromsonWon(incumbent) Republican 10,74654.8% DemocraticBoyd P. Marley Democratic 8,88045.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,896
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Maine Senate District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanI. Joel AbromsonWon Republican 8,93252.9% DemocraticPaula M. Craighead Democratic 7,96447.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,664
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Maine Senate District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJeffrey H. ButlandWon Republican 10,38743.9% DemocraticMerle Nelson Democratic 9,48240.1% IndependentMark Green Independent 3,79516.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,904
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Maine Senate District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDonald L. RichWon Republican 9,70251.3% DemocraticMerle Nelson Democratic 9,20248.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,237
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Maine Senate District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert DillenbackWon(incumbent) Republican 9,70050.4% DemocraticDavid C. Shiah Democratic 9,53749.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,008
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Maine Senate District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert DillenbackWon Republican 7,92452.8% DemocraticGary Cooper Democratic 7,08347.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,832
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Maine Senate District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticG. William DiamondWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,96361.5% RepublicanKenneth M. Cole III Republican 6,86938.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,509
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1983)
Maine Senate District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael D. PearsonWon Democratic 8,25761.1% RepublicanJoseph Sewall(incumbent) Republican 5,24938.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 30.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,151
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1983)
Maine Senate District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoseph SewallWon(incumbent) Republican 12,145100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 60.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,167
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1983)
Maine Senate District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoseph SewallWon(incumbent) Republican 8,15699.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 110.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,254
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1983)
Maine Senate District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoseph SewallWon(incumbent) Republican 8,00860.4% DemocraticRichard Needham Democratic 4,16231.4% OtherEarl A. White Other 1,0818.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 30.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,922
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1983)
Maine Senate District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoseph SewallWon(incumbent) Republican 4,96850.1% DemocraticMichael D. Pearson Democratic 4,95049.9% OtherJohn Noble Other 30.0% OtherTimothy Smart Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,832
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1983)
Maine Senate District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoseph SewallWon(incumbent) Republican 6,35053.7% DemocraticMichael D. Pearson Democratic 5,48246.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,101
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Maine Senate District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWakine G. TanousWon(incumbent) Republican 5,26557.9% DemocraticPeter Bernard Democratic 3,83642.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,462
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Maine Senate District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWakine G. TanousWon Republican 6,02052.5% DemocraticPeter Bernard Democratic 5,44247.5%
- 2024: Maine Senate calendar, December 4, 2024, Secretary of State tabulation, retrieved Oct 30, 2026
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Uncontested
One candidate on the printed ballot.
Source: maine.gov, dated Oct 28
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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 Senate calendar, December 4, 2024, Secretary of State tabulation (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.
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY), Maine Senate calendar, December 4, 2024, Secretary of State tabulationData as of Oct 28, 2026