Democrat Scott Harriman won the special election for Maine's 94th House district
Harriman defeated Republican Janet Beaudoin in the Lewiston-based race
The seat was vacated by former state Rep. Kristen Cloutier
The election was closely watched as an early political indicator for Maine
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Democrat Scott Harriman has defeated Republican Janet Beaudoin in Tuesday's special election to represent Maine's 94th state House district, according to Decision Desk HQ. Harriman, a Lewiston city councilor, secured victory in the closely watched race for the Lewiston-based state House seat against Beaudoin, a Lewiston School Committee member. The seat became vacant after former state Rep. Kristen Cloutier (D) left the position to pursue other opportunities, creating a significant political contest in this traditionally Democratic-leaning district. The special election attracted considerable attention as it served as an early indicator of political sentiment in Maine ahead of the upcoming general election cycle. Harriman's victory maintains Democratic control of the seat, reinforcing the party's strength in Lewiston's political landscape.
A by-election, also known as a special election in the United States and the Philippines, or a bypoll in India, is an election used to fill an office that has become vacant between general elections.
A vacancy may arise as a result of an incumbent’s death or resignation, or when the incumbent become...
Election results in Maine comprise voting for local, gubernatorial and federal public offices, members of the state legislature, as well as ballot measures. Congressional elections are held every even year (2012, 2014, 2016), and gubernatorial ones every off-presidential even year (2010, 2014, 2018)...
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Democrat Scott Harriman has defeated Republican Janet Beaudoin in Tuesday's special election to represent Maine's 94th state House district, according to Decision Desk HQ. Harriman, a Lewiston city councilor, won the special election for the Lewiston-based state House seat against Beaudoin, a Lewiston School Committee member. The seat was vacated by former state Rep. Kristen Cloutier (D), who left to...
