Maine State Senate District 26: candidates

Current seat holder: Timothy E. Nangle.

Timothy Nangle

Timothy Nangle of Windham Nangle was assigned to the following committees:

“I'm in my 2nd term and have written and sponsored significant legislation to protect our lakes and rivers, protect affordable housing, keep veterans housed, strengthen consumer protections, support victims of trafficking, and more.” (Campaign website)

“As Chair of the Transportation Committee, I'm uniquely positioned to advance a robust, modern infrastructure across Maine.” (Campaign website)

Kenneth J. Cianchette

Kenneth J. Cianchette of Windham (listed by the Secretary of State as Kenneth James Cianchette) is a Republican candidate for the Maine State Senate in District 26 (Cumberland County) on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Cianchette was born in Portland, Maine . He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Maine in 2010.

Campaign site

“We have the best people on earth, in terms of quality of persons, determination, and work ethic. Let's reign in our bloated government and unleash our private sector to grow wages on their own, rather than through government mandate, so Mainers can once again afford to live in Maine.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (secondary source))

“Let's reign in our bloated government and unleash our private sector to grow wages on their own, rather than through government mandate, so Mainers can once again afford to live in Maine.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (secondary source))

“I own a business that has roughly 40 working class employees who also have a second job or are going to school at the same time.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (secondary source))