Maine State House District 17

Current seat holder: Steven Bishop.

Ronald B. Russell

Ronald B. Russell of Verona Island (listed by the Secretary of State as Ronald B. Russell) is a Democratic candidate for the Maine House of Representatives in District 17 (Hancock County) on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Russell was assigned to the following committees:

“we heard countless stories of battered pensions, rising costs and the burden on seniors struggling to stay in their homes.” (The Maine Wire)

Steven Bishop

Steven Bishop of Bucksport is the incumbent Republican member of the Maine House of Representatives representing District 17 (Hancock County) on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Steven Bishop attended Eastern Maine Community College. His career experience includes being a business owner.

“Now we are learning that the Maine Department of Transportation may delay or cancel up to $400 million in road, bridge, and infrastructure projects because of a major funding shortfall.” (Maine House Republicans)