Maine State Senate District 3
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Brad Farrin Republican (not a candidate in 2026) · Member list as of Oct 28
Ester B. FranklinDemocraticJoel R. StetkisRepublican
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general (different candidates): Brad Farrin (R) 67.8, Ethan S. Brownell (D) 32.3
- Last election
- Brad Farrin (Republican) won by 35.5 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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The current holder, Brad Farrin, is not on the candidate list.
- Ester B. FranklinDemocratic
- Joel R. StetkisRepublican
Source: maine.gov, dated Oct 28
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 20,755
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Maine Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBrad FarrinWonName as filed: Bradlee Thomas Farrin Republican 14,06167.8% DemocraticEthan S. Brownell Democratic 6,69432.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,158
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Maine Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBrad FarrinWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Bradlee Thomas Farrin Republican 11,22065.4% DemocraticShawn G. Bean Democratic 5,91334.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 250.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,877
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Maine Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBrad FarrinWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Bradlee Thomas Farrin Republican 12,92068.4% DemocraticDaniel S. Swain Democratic 5,95731.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,703
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Maine Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBrad FarrinWonName as filed: Bradlee Thomas Farrin Republican 8,87660.4% DemocraticJeffrey B. Johnson Democratic 5,82739.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,538
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Maine Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRodney L. WhittemoreWon(incumbent) Republican 9,98153.8% DemocraticJeffrey M. McCabe Democratic 8,55746.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,107
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Maine Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRodney L. WhittemoreWon(incumbent) Republican 10,10366.9% DemocraticCraig John Heavey Democratic 5,00433.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,871
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Maine Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn L. Tuttle Jr.Won Democratic 11,07061.9% RepublicanBradford J. Littlefield Republican 6,80138.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,344
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Maine Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJonathan T. CourtneyWon(incumbent) Republican 8,58659.9% DemocraticRobert G. Stackpole Democratic 5,75840.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,614
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Maine Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJonathan T. CourtneyWon(incumbent) Republican 9,58351.5% DemocraticRobert G. Stackpole Democratic 9,03148.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,213
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Maine Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJonathan T. CourtneyWon(incumbent) Republican 6,80751.5% DemocraticJoseph Robert Hanslip Democratic 6,40648.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,895
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Maine Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJonathan T. CourtneyWon Republican 10,11253.5% DemocraticJoseph Robert Hanslip Democratic 8,78346.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,727
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Maine Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticStephen S. StanleyWon Democratic 6,07151.8% RepublicanDean F. Clukey Republican 5,65648.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,371
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Maine Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael H. MichaudWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,54768.6% RepublicanRoger W. Ek Republican 4,82431.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,473
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Maine Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael H. MichaudWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,32277.3% OtherStephen J. Martin Other 2,15122.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,798
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Maine Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael H. MichaudWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,06263.7% RepublicanCheryl H. Russell Republican 5,73636.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,135
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Maine Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael H. MichaudWon Democratic 7,62258.0% RepublicanMargaret Ludwig(incumbent) Republican 5,51342.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,653
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Maine Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMargaret LudwigWon(incumbent) Republican 9,15962.5% DemocraticHarold B. Dickinson Democratic 5,49437.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,015
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Maine Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMargaret LudwigWon(incumbent) Republican 6,76761.4% DemocraticRussell F. Taylor Democratic 4,24838.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,540
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Maine Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMargaret LudwigWon(incumbent) Republican 6,67753.3% DemocraticRussell F. Taylor Democratic 5,86346.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,049
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Maine Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMargaret LudwigWon Republican 5,54455.2% DemocraticJoyce Roach Democratic 4,50544.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,353
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Maine Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael E. CarpenterWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,32569.8% RepublicanRay H. Bird Republican 4,02730.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,221
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1983)
Maine Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrank P. WoodWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,27660.9% RepublicanJames K. Monroe Republican 5,94439.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,782
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1983)
Maine Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrank P. WoodWon Democratic 11,42264.2% RepublicanRobert J. Dowling Republican 6,36035.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,585
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1983)
Maine Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRalph M. LovellWon(incumbent) Republican 7,21762.3% DemocraticIrving H. Kellman Democratic 4,36637.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,129
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1983)
Maine Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRalph M. LovellWon Republican 10,34668.4% OtherPeter Kellman Other 4,78131.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,266
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1983)
Maine Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn B. RobertsWon(incumbent) Republican 6,04453.6% DemocraticRobert R. Senesac Democratic 5,22246.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,225
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1983)
Maine Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn B. RobertsWon Republican 7,68758.1% DemocraticRaymond J. Letourneau Democratic 5,53841.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,962
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Maine Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPeter W. DantonWon Democratic 7,93288.5% IndependentRaymond J. Letourneau(incumbent) Independent 1,03011.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,241
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Maine Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRaymond J. LetourneauWon Democratic 9,64663.3% RepublicanDonald C. Doyle Republican 5,59536.7%
- 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 Senate District 3, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/me/senate/3. Retrieved October 30, 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/sldu:3
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026