Maine State Senate District 7

Current seat holder: Nicole C. Grohoski.

Nicole Grohoski

Nicole Grohoski of Ellsworth is the incumbent Democratic member of the Maine State Senate representing District 7 (Hancock, Knox County) on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Nicole Grohoski earned a bachelor's degree in environmental studies and chemistry from Middlebury College in 2005. Grohoski's career experience includes working as a cartographer and GIS specialist.

Campaign site

“I am running for office to offer voters my time, energy, and desire to improve our community and to bring civility back to politics.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))

Cheryl Hewes

Cheryl Hewes of Ellsworth (listed by the Secretary of State as Cheryl A. Hewes) is a Republican candidate for the Maine State Senate in District 7 (Hancock, Knox County) on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. According to the Maine Secretary of State 2026 General Election Candidate List, Cheryl Hewes resides in Ellsworth and qualified for the District 7 general election ballot.

Campaign site

“05 Education Invest in Our Children Ensure graduates are ready to enroll, enlist or start a career.” (Campaign website)
“Invest in Our Children Ensure graduates are ready to enroll, enlist or start a career.” (Campaign website)