Maine State Senate District 28
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Rachel Talbot Ross Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Rachel Talbot RossDemocratic · Incumbent2 years since first win
One candidate on the printed ballot.
- Last election
- Rachel Talbot Ross (Democratic) was unopposed, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 1 candidate
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- Rachel Talbot RossIncumbentDemocratic
Source: maine.gov, dated Oct 28
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 18,254
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Maine Senate District 28, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRachel Talbot RossWon Democratic 18,254100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,805
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Maine Senate District 28, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBenjamin M. ChipmanWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,55187.3% RepublicanSusan M. Abercrombie Republican 2,25412.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,173
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Maine Senate District 28, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHeather SanbornWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,173100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,940
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Maine Senate District 28, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHeather B. SanbornWon Democratic 15,940100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,536
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Maine Senate District 28, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMark N. DionWon Democratic 15,37571.4% RepublicanKaren Elaine Usher Republican 6,16128.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,119
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Maine Senate District 28, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAnne M. HaskellWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,93474.0% GreenOwen Hill Green 4,18526.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,453
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Maine Senate District 28, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBrian D. LangleyWon(incumbent) Republican 10,95351.1% DemocraticDavid Allen White Democratic 10,50048.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,364
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Maine Senate District 28, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBrian D. LangleyWon Republican 9,63352.5% DemocraticJames M. Schatz Democratic 6,42035.0% GreenLynne A. Williams Green 2,31112.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,733
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Maine Senate District 28, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDennis S. DamonWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,46663.6% RepublicanMark S. Remick Republican 8,26736.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,901
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Maine Senate District 28, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDennis S. DamonWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,48664.2% RepublicanKenneth Wade Fredette Republican 6,41535.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,415
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Maine Senate District 28, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDennis S. DamonWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,94163.8% RepublicanJohn D. Linnehan Jr. Republican 8,47436.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,831
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Maine Senate District 28, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEthan StrimlingWon Democratic 8,75074.0% RepublicanRobin D. Lambert Republican 3,08126.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,813
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Maine Senate District 28, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAnne M. RandWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,55779.4% RepublicanFrank G. Akers Republican 3,25620.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,462
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Maine Senate District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAnne M. RandWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,29179.3% RepublicanErica L. Baron Republican 2,17120.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,009
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Maine Senate District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAnne M. RandWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,009100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,434
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Maine Senate District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAnne M. RandWon Democratic 8,93171.8% RepublicanRichard S. Harris Jr. Republican 3,50328.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,830
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Maine Senate District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDonald E. Esty Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 11,47757.9% RepublicanAllerton H. Hawkes Republican 8,35342.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,877
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Maine Senate District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDonald E. Esty Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 12,877100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,230
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Maine Senate District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDonald E. Esty Jr.Won Democratic 9,66359.5% RepublicanClark M. Neily Republican 5,72335.3% OtherRichard Russell Other 8445.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,419
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Maine Senate District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRonald E. UsherWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,60361.2% RepublicanLinwood Graffam Republican 4,81638.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,883
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Maine Senate District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRonald E. UsherWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,34958.9% RepublicanBernard P. Rines Republican 6,53441.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,124
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1983)
Maine Senate District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanThomas R. PerkinsWon(incumbent) Republican 10,45869.2% DemocraticBronson Platner Democratic 4,66630.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,245
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1983)
Maine Senate District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanThomas R. PerkinsWon(incumbent) Republican 15,22699.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 190.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,474
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1983)
Maine Senate District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanThomas R. PerkinsWon Republican 10,16381.5% OtherVirgil Don Mahoney Other 2,30918.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,288
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1983)
Maine Senate District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCecil H. McNallyWon(incumbent) Republican 5,86236.0% DemocraticHarvey E. Devane Democratic 4,81429.6% OtherJames J. McCaffrey Other 4,38726.9% OtherVirgil Don Mahoney Other 1,2257.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,684
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1983)
Maine Senate District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCecil H. McNallyWon Republican 6,83958.5% DemocraticCharles T. Palmer Democratic 4,71040.3% OtherVirgil Don Mahoney Other 1221.0% OtherMaxwell Woodward Other 80.1% OtherRoland S. Salisbury Other 30.0% OtherMichael Curtis Other 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,417
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1983)
Maine Senate District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrank Whitehouse AndersonWon(incumbent) Republican 8,86066.0% DemocraticSturgis R. Haskins Democratic 4,55634.0% OtherHale Joy Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,043
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Maine Senate District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoseph SewallWon(incumbent) Republican 5,16551.4% DemocraticStewart Smith Democratic 4,87848.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,205
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Maine Senate District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoseph SewallWon(incumbent) Republican 6,34452.0% DemocraticSeth H. Bradstreet Democratic 5,86148.0%
- 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.
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Election Wrld. (2026). Maine State Senate District 28, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/me/senate/28. 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 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.
District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:me/sldu:28
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), Maine Senate calendar, December 4, 2024, Secretary of State tabulationData as of Oct 28, 2026