Maine State House District 72

Current seat holder: Elizabeth Caruso.

Cynthia Soma-Hernandez

Cynthia Soma-Hernandez of Anson (listed by the Secretary of State as Cynthia J. Soma-Hernandez) is a Democratic candidate for the Maine House of Representatives in District 72 (Somerset County) on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Cynthia Soma-Hernandez graduated from Bulkeley High School. She earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from the University of Connecticut in 1976 and a graduate degree from St.

“My personal passion is that human dignity is the exclusive right of all of us. It is through education, training, and work that we provide ourselves and in turn our communities with dignity and hope for future generations.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (secondary source))
“It is through education, training, and work that we provide ourselves and in turn our communities with dignity and hope for future generations.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (secondary source))
“It is through education, training, and work that we provide ourselves and in turn our communities with dignity and hope for future generations. I am interested in Education and Labor.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (secondary source))

Douglas Thomas

Douglas Thomas of Ripley (listed by the Secretary of State as Douglas Andrew Thomas) is a Republican candidate for the Maine House of Representatives in District 72 (Somerset County) on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Thomas' professional experience includes working as owner of his own trucking company.

“This is a dangerous anti-privacy bill (identity verification) that the House of Representatives might try to pass by voice vote this afternoon before many of us are even in town.” (The Maine Wire)