Elections 2022 Voter Resource: Candidates, Issues, Polling Places
Voters will go to the polls Nov. 8, 2022 to consider state ballot proposals, municipal amendments, and if they live in Belfast or Rockland, a roster of city councilors candidates. On this page, you will find profiles of candidates, information about ballot and warrant articles, where to vote, and when.
“Democracy is measured not by its leaders
doing extraordinary things,
but by its citizens doing things
extraordinarily well.”
—John Gardner
Thomaston Green citizen’s initiative fails
Palermo June 14 election results
Belfast June 14 election results
Searsport election results June 14
Town of Waldoboro election results June 14
Rockland election results June 14
Washington voters approve a slew of ordinance amendments
Vinalhaven election results June 14
South Thomaston election results June 14
Lincolnville elects Stephen Hand to Select Board, approves school budget
Hope elects Michael Schultz, Charles Weidman to Select Board, Nicholas O’Hara to school committee
Town of Brooks election results June 14
Warren election results June 14
Jackson election results, June 14
Owls Head June 14 election results
Searsmont election results, June 14
Town of Prospect June 14 election results
In close vote, Rockport elects Jim Annis to Select Board, approves zoning changes
Northport June 14 election results
Belmont June 14 election results
Union elects Martha Johnston-Nash to Select Board, approves retaining ownership of Thompson Community Center
St. George June 14 election results
Cushing June 14 election results
Waldo June 14 election results
Morrill June 14 election results
Town of Friendship June 14 election results
Islesboro June 14 election results
Frankfort June 14 election results
Matinicus Isle June 14 election results
Camden elects Thomas Hedstrom, Stephanie French to Select Board, says no to Tannery proposal
On the issues: Rockport Select Board Candidate Jim Annis
On the issues: Lincolnville Select Board Candidate Stephen Hand
On the issues: Lincolnville Select Board Candidate Jordan Barnett-Parker
On the issues: Camden Select Board candidate Thomas Hedstrom
Town of Union to hold special election Aug. 9 to fill vacancy
Michael Mullins circulates letter, voter information concerning Camden Tannery project proposal
The important Camden votes on June 14
Tom Hedstrom: ‘Make choices based on what you believe, not what others believe, is best for Camden’
Jordan Barnett-Parker demonstrates courage for inquiry, leadership
Expand the electoral process to as many participants as possible
Searsport police chief looks to make the move to sheriff
Elections officials fight misinformation about Maine’s voting security
Seeking Clarity on Tannery Park?
St. George election results
In run for Waldo County Sheriff seat, Jason Trundy focuses on public safety, community connections
Does Maine law allow LePage to “double-dip” if he returns as governor?
UPDATED: Absentee ballots available for St. George elections
Robyn Stanicki announces bid for House District 38
Pam Swift announces bid for House District 62
Richardson withdraws candidacy for House District 44
Camden proposes easing density rules to encourage workforce, affordable housing
Heather “Betsy” Garrold announces run for House District 38
St. George holding public hearing for charter amendments March 14
Town of Thomaston nomination papers available
Holly Eaton announces run for House District 15
Michael James seeks Cushing select board seat
Senator Cyrway to seek House District 63 seat
Rep. Pluecker announces re-election campaign
Jason Joyce announces candidacy for House District 15
Clinton Collamore announces bid for House District 45
Rep. Geiger seeks re-election to Maine House of Representatives
Rep. Collamore to seek re-election to Maine Legislature
Rep. McDonald to seek Senate District 7 seat in special election
Crystal Robinson announces bid for House District 44
Kevin Kelley announces run for House District 37
Arthur House withdraws from House District 39 race
Katrina Smith announces run for House District 62
David Levesque announces Senate District 13 bid
Abden Simmons running for Senate District 13
Rep. Zeigler announces reelection bid for House District 40
Cameron Reny announces candidacy for Senate District 13
Jennifer Tuminaro announces candidacy for House District 62
Sen. Maxmin won’t seek re-election
Camden resident Scott Rocknak seeks to represent Maine Senate District 12 in Augusta
Doudera to seek third term in Maine State Legislature
Pinny Beebe-Center announces run for Senate District 12
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STATE BALLOT
General Election
The General Election is held nationally on the first Tuesday following the first Monday in November. In 2022, Maine voters will select their choice for Governor, Maine’s Representatives to Congress, members of the Maine Legislature, and certain county officers.
How to vote via absentee ballot
Maine Political Parties
Maine currently has four qualified parties: Democratic, Green Independent, Libertarian and Republican that may participate in primary elections. Although some unenrolled candidates choose to designate themselves as “Independent,” there is no “Independent” party in Maine.)
Ranked-choice Voting
Ranked-choice voting will be used in the 2022 State Primary and General elections.
Visit Maine’s RCV Resources page for more information about ranked-choice voting, including Frequently Asked Questions and sample ballots.
To mark the ballot for your first-choice candidate – the person who you would most like to see win the office – fill in the oval next to their name in the “1st Choice” column.
If you wish to rank some or all of the remaining candidates in order of your preference, you may do so, or you can choose to vote for only your first choice.
To mark a candidate as your second choice, fill in the oval next to their name in the “2nd Choice” column, and so on.
Waldo County Sheriff’s Race Candidates
MAINE SENATE CANDIDATES
DISTRICT 11
Serves: Waldo County
Glenn ‘Chip’ Curry (D)
MaryAnne Kinney (R)
DISTRICT 12
Serves: Knox County, except Isle au Haut and Washington
Anne Beebe-Center (D)
Scott Rocknak (R)
DISTRICT 13
Serves: Lincoln County plus Washington
Cameron Reny (D)
Abden Simmons (R)
MAINE HOUSE of REPRESENTATIVE CANDIDATES
DISTRICT 15
Serves: Isle au Haut and Vinalhaven
Holly Eaton (D)
Jason Joyce (R)
DISTRICT 37
Serves: Friendship (part), Prospect, Searsport, Stockton Springs, Winterport
Margaret English-Flanagan (D)
Reagan ‘LeeAnn’ Paul (R)
DISTRICT 38
Serves: Brooks, Friendship (part) Jackson, Knox, Monroe, Swanville, Thorndike, Unity, Waldo
Robyn Stanicki (D)
Benjamin Hymes (R)
Heather Garrold (G)
DISTRICT 39
Serves: Belfast, Belmont and Northport
Janice Dodge (D)
Stephen Hemenway (R)
DISTRICT 40
Serves: Appleton, Islesboro, Liberty, Lincolnville, Montville, Morrill, Searsmont
Stanley Paige Zeigler, Jr. (D)
Joseph McLaughlin (R)
DISTRICT 41
Serves: Camden and Rockport
Victoria Doudera (D)
Susan Butterworth (R)
DISTRICT 42
Serves: Criehaven, Owls Head (part), Matinicus Isle, Mussel Ridge Islands, North Haven, Rockland
Valli Geiger (D)
Roger Vincent Tranfaglia (R)
DISTRICT 43
Serves: Cushing, Owls Head (part), South Thomaston, St. George, Thomaston
Ann Matlack (D)
Heather Sprague (R)
DISTRICT 44
Serves: Hope, Union, Warren
William ‘Bill’ Pluecker (U)
Crystal Robinson (R)
DISTRICT 45
Serves: Friendship, Washington, Waldoboro
Clinton Collamore, Sr. (D)
Lynn Madison (R)
DISTRICT 62
Serves: Palermo
Pamela Swift (D)
Katrina Smith (R)
Lindsey Harwath (U)
DISTRICT 63
Serves: Freedom
Scott Cyrway (R)
DISTRICT 68
Serves: Burnham and Troy
Stanley Short, Jr. (D)
Amanda Noelle Collamore (R)
MUNICIPAL WARRANTS
Below are Midcoast municipalities holding elections and have ballot questions
Rockland residents to ponder bond questions in November: stormwater, paving, landfill