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Maine Senate District 5
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Russell Black Republican (not a candidate in 2026) · Member list as of Oct 28
Liz CarusoRepublican2 years since first win on fileRobert F. SullebargerDemocratic
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general (different candidates): Russell Black (R) 66.1, Kathleen B. O'Donnell (D) 33.9
- Last election
- Russell Black (Republican) won by 32.2 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: CarusoRight column: Sullebarger
- Races won and lost
- 1-0
- None on file
- Years since first win on file
- 2
- Not available
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Sen. Russell Black is running for Maine State House District 74.
- Robert F. SullebargerDemocratic
- Liz CarusoRepublican
Source: maine.gov, dated Oct 28
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 23,048
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Maine Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRussell BlackWon Republican 15,22966.1% DemocraticKathleen B. O'Donnell Democratic 7,81933.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,530
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Maine Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRussell BlackWon(incumbent) Republican 10,73755.0% DemocraticStanley A. Wheeler Democratic 6,42032.9% OtherDouglas A. Thomas Other 2,37312.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,952
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Maine Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames F. DillWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,57158.0% RepublicanChristian Forrest Ireland Republican 8,38142.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,768
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Maine Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames F. DillWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,78955.7% RepublicanDebbi J. Perkins Republican 5,85537.1% OtherMaia R. Dendinger Other 1,1247.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,358
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Maine Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames F. DillWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,11762.6% RepublicanBrett D. Baber Republican 7,24137.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,690
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Maine Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames F. DillWon Democratic 8,63858.8% RepublicanMitchell L. McLaughlin Republican 6,05241.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,390
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Maine Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLinda M. ValentinoWon Democratic 12,27560.2% RepublicanTimothy Norman Sevigny Republican 8,11539.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,300
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Maine Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBarry J. HobbinsWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,32457.2% RepublicanJohn W. Cushing Republican 6,97642.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,010
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Maine Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBarry J. HobbinsWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,67765.1% RepublicanJohn W. Cushing Republican 7,33334.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,393
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Maine Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBarry J. HobbinsWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,56562.1% RepublicanCharity A. Kewish Republican 5,82837.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,990
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2013)
Maine Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBarry J. HobbinsWon Democratic 11,98457.1% RepublicanPeter P. Throumoulos Republican 6,72032.0% GreenJohn R. Weaver Green 2,28610.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,017
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Maine Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDennis S. DamonWon Democratic 8,49349.9% RepublicanWilliam D. Pinkham Republican 7,08641.6% LibertarianRichard D. Hart Libertarian 1,4388.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,434
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Maine Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share IndependentJill M. GoldthwaitWon(incumbent) Independent 13,78167.4% RepublicanSumner A. Lymburner Republican 4,78923.4% LibertarianRichard D. Hart Libertarian 1,8649.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,035
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Maine Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share IndependentJill M. GoldthwaitWon(incumbent) Independent 9,94976.3% RepublicanJane Feher Landers Republican 3,08623.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,106
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Maine Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share IndependentJill M. GoldthwaitWon(incumbent) Independent 12,56165.7% RepublicanRalph E. Pinkham Republican 6,54534.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,233
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2003)
Maine Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share IndependentJill M. GoldthwaitWon Independent 6,53640.3% RepublicanWalter L. Bunker Republican 5,94736.6% DemocraticGlenith C. Gray Democratic 3,75023.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,446
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Maine Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanStephen E. HallWon Republican 9,75555.9% DemocraticCharles P. Pray(incumbent) Democratic 7,69144.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,534
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Maine Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharles P. PrayWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,24153.5% RepublicanStephen E. Hall Republican 6,14745.4% OtherDarrell Morrow Other 1461.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,706
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Maine Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharles P. PrayWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,16955.5% RepublicanMalcolm V. Buchanan Republican 6,50544.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 320.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,273
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Maine Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharles P. PrayWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,89656.2% RepublicanMalcolm V. Buchanan Republican 5,37743.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,885
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1993)
Maine Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharles P. PrayWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,39169.8% RepublicanElliott N. Levy Republican 4,49430.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,507
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1983)
Maine Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticR. Donald TwitchellWon Democratic 8,76556.5% RepublicanAlanson B. Noble Republican 6,74143.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,995
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1983)
Maine Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRoland L. SuttonWon(incumbent) Republican 10,20360.0% DemocraticJeffrey P. Kilgore Democratic 6,79040.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,580
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1983)
Maine Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRoland L. SuttonWon Republican 7,39163.8% DemocraticDennis B. Gray Democratic 4,18836.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,005
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1983)
Maine Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPhilip JacksonWon(incumbent) Republican 9,34462.3% DemocraticDavid Scott McKenney Democratic 5,65937.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,380
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1983)
Maine Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPhilip JacksonWon Republican 5,96552.4% DemocraticForrest E. Martin Democratic 5,41547.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,141
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1983)
Maine Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid F. AldrichWon Democratic 6,66050.7% RepublicanE. Louise Lincoln Republican 6,48049.3% OtherGerald Bessey Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,847
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Maine Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticArmand J. FortierWon Democratic 6,14962.5% RepublicanJohn K. Black Republican 3,69837.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,993
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Maine Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSeverin M. BeliveauWon Democratic 6,68655.8% RepublicanNorman K. Ferguson(incumbent) Republican 5,30744.3%
- 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 Senate District 5, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/me/senate/5. 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:5
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse)Data as of Oct 28, 2026