Maine State Senate District 19

Current seat holder: Joseph E. Martin.

Peter Southam

Peter Southam of Bethel (listed by the Secretary of State as Peter J. Southam) is a Democratic candidate for the Maine State Senate in District 19 (Franklin, Oxford County) on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. According to the Maine Secretary of State 2026 General Election Candidate List, Peter Southam resides in Bethel and qualified for the District 19 general election ballot.

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“My priorities Fighting for My Community These are some of the top priorities my campaign is focused on.” (Campaign website)
“Fighting for My Community These are some of the top priorities my campaign is focused on.” (Campaign website)

Joseph E. Martin

Joseph E. Martin of Rumford is the incumbent Republican member of the Maine State Senate representing District 19 (Franklin, Oxford County) on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Joseph Martin earned a high school diploma from Mexico High School in 1972. His career experience includes serving as a COO, serving on the boards of several publicly traded companies, and working as a miner.

“I am firmly opposed to the "common core" educational system that the federal government is trying to dictate to our educators and communities.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
“I am firmly opposed to the "common core" educational system that the federal government is trying to dictate to our educators and communities. Our school systems need more local control, not less.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
“Our school systems need more local control, not less.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))

David A. Duguay

David A. Duguay of Byron (listed by the Secretary of State as David A. Duguay) is a Independent candidate for the Maine State Senate in District 19 (Franklin, Oxford County) on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. According to the Maine Secretary of State 2026 General Election Candidate List, David A. Duguay resides in Byron and qualified for the District 19 general election ballot.