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Maine · Maine House District 97 · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Thomas R Watson

Democratic

2026 race · Maine House District 97

7% chance of winning · race rated Likely R

7%93%

21% chance of winning · race rated Lean R

21%79%
● Thomas R Watson● Dale John Crafts
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Background

Past races on file
5 (4 won)

Links: Candidate list (source)

Electoral history

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

  1. 2024

    State Senate · SD-17 Nov 5, 2024

    D · 32.2% · 7,001 votes

    Lost
  2. 2008

    House of Representatives · HD-62 Nov 4, 2008

    D · 66.8% · 2,797 votes

    Won
  3. 2006

    House of Representatives · HD-62 Nov 7, 2006

    D · 61.8% · 2,025 votes

    Won
  4. 2004

    House of Representatives · HD-62 Nov 2, 2004

    D · 53.6% · 2,378 votes

    Won
  5. 2002

    House of Representatives · HD-54 Nov 5, 2002

    D · 55.4% · 1,583 votes

    Won

Opponents in 2026