Maine State House District 6

Current seat holder: Donald Ardell.

Melanie Tompkins

Melanie Tompkins of Mapleton (listed by the Secretary of State as Melanie Tompkins) Melanie Tompkins was born in Presque Isle, Maine . Tompkins earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Maine, Presque Isle in 2015, and a graduate degree from the University of Maine, Orono in 2020.

“I have spent the last four years working as boots on the ground in this mental health catastrophe, struggling through the childcare crisis and grappling with our economy.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (secondary source))
“I have always had an interest in politics and government, but at this time in my life it has become more important to stand up for what is right and make a difference for my community and our future.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (secondary source))
“I have always had an interest in politics and government, but at this time in my life it has become more important to stand up for what is right and make a difference for my community and our future. The pillars of social work include advocacy, service and social justice.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (secondary source))

Donald Ardell

Donald Ardell of Monticello is the incumbent Republican member of the Maine House of Representatives representing District 6 (Aroostook County) on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. in fine arts and criminology from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh in 1995. His career experience includes working as a federal criminal investigator and immigration agent.

“I am not interested in a personal legacy as much as I can help support a Maine that remains or becomes an even better place to live, work, end enjoy life. "The Way Life Should Be" is not merely a saying, but a place I hope to pass to my children in even better shape.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (secondary source))
“The Way Life Should Be" is not merely a saying, but a place I hope to pass to my children in even better shape.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (secondary source))
“Good jobs and a robust economy would go a long way to solving Maine's drug abuse, homelessness, suicide, overtaxation, overreliance on public programs, and education crises we are facing.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (secondary source))