Karen Montell
Karen Montell of Gardiner is the incumbent Democratic member of the Maine House of Representatives representing District 54 (Kennebec County) on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Karen Montell graduated from Gardiner Area High School. She earned a modeling degree from Barbizon Modeling in 1989.
“I am incredibly pleased that the City of Gardiner will be receiving funding to improve the heating and cooling systems in our municipal buildings, like our city hall, which are frequented by many of us on a regular basis.”
(Maine House Democrats) “I am incredibly pleased that the City of Gardiner will be receiving funding to improve the heating and cooling systems in our municipal buildings, like our city hall, which are frequented by many of us on a regular basis. These upgrades will make our buildings more energy-efficient and lower long-term costs.”
(Maine House Democrats) “These upgrades will make our buildings more energy-efficient and lower long-term costs.”
(Maine House Democrats)Michelle Tucker
Michelle Tucker of Gardiner (listed by the Secretary of State as Michelle M. Tucker) According to the Maine Secretary of State 2026 General Election Candidate List, Michelle Tucker resides in Gardiner and qualified for the District 54 general election ballot.
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“Republican Michelle Tucker for Maine House of Representatives, District 54 — ME, Maine House of Representatives, District 54 Maine Deserves Better — Michelle Tucker for House District 54 A common-sense conservative fighting to lower costs, protect parental rights, and put District 54 families first in Augusta.”
(Campaign website) “Michelle understands what it actually takes to run a business in this state. She's the kind of representative who will fight to get government out of our way and let us do what we do best.”
(Campaign website) “She's the kind of representative who will fight to get government out of our way and let us do what we do best.”
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