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Maine · Maine House District 17 · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Ronald B Russell

Democratic

2026 race · Maine House District 17

58% chance of winning · race rated Toss-up

58%42%

57% chance of winning · race rated Toss-up

57%43%
● Ronald B Russell● Steven Matthew BishopINC
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Background

Past races on file
2 (1 won)

Links: Candidate list (source)

Electoral history

Earlier races in Maine, newest first, matched by name in the results archive.

  1. 2024

    House of Representatives · HD-17 Nov 5, 2024

    D · 48.3% · 2,669 votes

    Lost
  2. 2022

    House of Representatives · HD-17 Nov 8, 2022

    D · 51.6% · 2,387 votes

    Won

Opponents in 2026