Maine State House District 70

Current seat holder: Jennifer Poirier.

Joseph Almand

Joseph Almand of Skowhegan (listed by the Secretary of State as Joseph R. Almand) is a Democratic candidate for the Maine House of Representatives in District 70 (Somerset County) on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. According to the Maine Secretary of State 2026 General Election Candidate List, Joseph Almand resides in Skowhegan and qualified for the District 70 general election ballot.

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“0 Together a Stronger Skowhegan Joe Almand State Representative House District 70 Joe is running to represent the real, everyday needs of the people of Skowhegan—not political talking points—but the challenges families and workers face right here in our community.” (Campaign website)
“Joe is running to represent the real, everyday needs of the people of Skowhegan—not political talking points—but the challenges families and workers face right here in our community.” (Campaign website)
“Joe is running to represent the real, everyday needs of the people of Skowhegan—not political talking points—but the challenges families and workers face right here in our community. He’s committed to listening, showing up, and fighting for practical solutions that make Skowhegan a better place to live, work, and raise a family.” (Campaign website)

Jennifer Poirier

Jennifer Poirier of Skowhegan is the incumbent Republican member of the Maine House of Representatives representing District 70 (Somerset County) on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Poirier's career experience includes working as a community living coordinator with Living Innovations, a customer service agent with T-Mobile, and a store manager with 3D Games. He has served on the board of directors of MSAD 54 and has been affiliated with the local Head Start program.

“We cannot pretend that the unprecedented influx of migrants coming to Maine is not a major contributor to the housing problem.” (Maine House Republicans)
“We cannot pretend that the unprecedented influx of migrants coming to Maine is not a major contributor to the housing problem. The migrants being shipped from the southern border have no visible means of support and cannot work.” (Maine House Republicans)