Maine State House District 104

Current seat holder: Amy Arata.

Melissa Winslow

Melissa Winslow of New Gloucester (listed by the Secretary of State as R. Melissa Winslow) Melissa Winslow earned a high school diploma from Gray-New Gloucester High School and a bachelor's degree from Cairn University. Her career experience includes working as a business owner.

“My husband and I returned 17 years ago raising our 5 kids, now 17 - 26. We own a small business, Winslow Agriculture LLC, serving farmers across the state.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
“We own a small business, Winslow Agriculture LLC, serving farmers across the state.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
“I love the Maine outdoors, especially hiking, biking, kayaking. I love Maine people and enjoy sharing life with friends and family.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))

Sam Pfeifle

Sam Pfeifle of Gray (listed by the Secretary of State as L. Samuel Pfeifle) is a Independent candidate for the Maine House of Representatives in District 104 (Cumberland County) on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Sam Pfeifle earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Vermont in 1996. His career experience includes working as a writer.

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“First we need to focus on the basics — health care, housing, and the changing climate.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (secondary source))
“First we need to focus on the basics — health care, housing, and the changing climate. It's impossible to be more nuanced about policymaking when people are suffering and the world is crashing down around us.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (secondary source))
“I try to take a little bit of good from everyone, but I look up to my parents a great deal, who have been great examples of caring for and building the community they want to live in.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (secondary source))