Maine State Senate District 3

Current seat holder: Bradlee T. Farrin.

Ester Franklin

Ester Franklin of Skowhegan (listed by the Secretary of State as Ester B. Franklin) is a Democratic candidate for the Maine State Senate in District 3 (Kennebec, Penobscot, Somerset County) on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. According to the Maine Secretary of State 2026 General Election Candidate List, Ester Franklin resides in Skowhegan and qualified for the District 3 general election ballot.

“The opponents of the mine cite the potential environmental impact, particularly the impact on nearby fishing waters.” (The Maine Wire)

Joel Stetkis

Joel Stetkis of Canaan (listed by the Secretary of State as Joel R. Stetkis) is a Republican candidate for the Maine State Senate in District 3 (Kennebec, Penobscot, Somerset County) on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. On January 28, 2023, Stetkis was elected to serve as chairman of the Maine Republican Party.

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“Mainers have been able to see exactly what one-party Democrat rule in Augusta looks like and we have faith that come November Mainers will support Republicans and our efforts to bring their voices to their government and stop these radical ideas and return Maine to the normal place we all love.” (The Maine Wire)