Voter Guide: House District 97

Lisbon (partially)

Democrat

Republican

Unenrolled

Note: Thomas Watson withdrew as their party’s general election candidate on July 8. A replacement candidate was not named by the deadline.

A new Republican ad twists Troy Jackson’s old votes on sex offenders

byMichael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News

October 14, 2026

images of the candidates are overlayed on a healthcare-related background image

How candidates for governor would change Maine health care policy

October 9, 2026

Bobby Charles speaks with reporters

Bobby Charles said he is transparent but hasn’t released a full personal financial statement

October 8, 2026

candid photos of the three candidates for governor overlayed on a closeup of markers in a classroom.

How candidates for Maine governor want to turn around education

byErin RhodaandbyMegan Blonigen

October 8, 2026

an election sign for steve carey

Maine parties are propping up independents where their own brands have eroded

byDaniel O’Connor

October 7, 2026

photo of a mobile home park has headshots of the three gubernatorial candidates overlayed on top of it.

How Maine candidates for governor would address the housing shortage

byCaitlin Andrews

October 7, 2026

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