Nicole C Grohoski
Maine State Senator, District 7 since 2022. Ran in 4 elections between 2018 and 2024, winning 4. Re-elected in 2026. Next on the ballot in 2028.
- In office
- 3 yrs
- Since 2022
- Bills became law
- 15
- 25 sponsored, 2025–2026 session
- Votes missed
- 0.7%
- Chamber median 3.9%
- With party
- 92%
- On votes splitting the parties
- Last margin
- +25.3
- Won 2026
- Next election
- 2028
- Nov 7, 2028
Source: Wikidata, congress-legislators and Open States; 99chambers legislative recordsUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 1:52 PM ET
Committees
As of 2026-10.
- Taxation · chair
- Energy, Utilities and Technology
- Engrossed Bills
Source: Open States committeesUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 9:43 AM ET
Legislation
CIVIL PROCEDURE · Became law Apr 2026
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES · Became law Apr 2026
PROPERTY TAX · Became law Apr 2026
BUILDINGS · Became law Apr 2026
APPEALS · Became law Apr 2026
Source: Open States billsUpdated Nov 6, 2026, 4:22 PM ET
Voting record
Where Grohoski sits in the Maine State Senate
Grohoski is closer to the center than 83% of the chamber's Democrats.
Closest: Tim Nangle, Chip Curry, Stacy Brenner
Source: 99chambers roll-call scalingUpdated Nov 6, 2026, 4:53 PM ET
With Grohoski’s party
- Votes with the chamber's Democrats92%
- Cosponsorships of the other party's bills27%
Black tick: the average of Democrats in the Maine State Senate.
Source: 99chambers legislative scores from roll calls and cosponsorships
Key votes
Votes chosen for their effect, not their side: Grohoski’s vote, each party’s majority, and the result. An orange vote differs from most Democrats.
| Date | Bill | Grohoski | Dem. majority | Rep. majority | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2026 | LD 785: An Act To Enact The Remaining Recommendations Of The Task Force On Changes To The Maine… | Yes | Yes | No | Passed 22–11 |
| Apr 8, 2026 | LD 2054: An Act To Clarify The Laws Regarding Moose Hunting Permits For Hunting Outfitters | Yes | Yes | No | Passed 19–16 |
| Apr 8, 2026 | LD 2155: An Act To Clarify Certain Laws Governing Licenses For The Sale Of Liquor By Manufacturers | Yes | Yes | No | Passed 19–16 |
| Mar 25, 2026 | LD 1353: An Act Regarding Required Landings In The Menhaden Fishery | Yes | Yes | No | Failed 17–18 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | LD 1643: An Act To Establish The Maine Life Science Innovation Center | Yes | Yes | No | Passed 22–10 |
Source: 99chambers key votes from Congress.gov, Voteview and Open States roll calls
Career
Offices held, and every time Grohoski was on a ballot. Filled marks are general elections won; hollow marks are primaries; an orange outline is a loss.
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Elections
Margin against the seat’s presidential baseline: how the seat voted for president in the same or nearest year.
| Year | Race | Result | Margin | Seat | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Maine State Senate, District 7 | Won | D+25.3 | D+21.8 | +3.5 |
| 2024 | Maine State Senate, District 7 | Won | D+23.1 | D+21.8 | +1.3 |
| 2022 | Maine State Senate, District 7 | Won | D+17.9 | D+23.6 | −5.7 |
| 2020 | Maine House of Representatives, District 132 | Won | D+10.6 | — | — |
| 2018 | Maine House of Representatives, District 132 | Won | D+8.7 | — | — |
Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: civicAPI (unofficial)Updated Nov 8, 2026, 7:01 PM ET
Campaign money, 2025–26
- Raised
- $82.9K
- Spent
- $75.2K
Source: Maine Ethics Commission filings through Oct 9, 2026Updated Oct 31, 2026, 10:42 PM ET
Campaign committees
Open committees can still raise and spend money.
| Grohoski, Nicole C State | Active |
Source: Maine Ethics Commission filings through Oct 9, 2026Updated Oct 31, 2026, 10:42 PM ET
Seats Grohoski has held
- Maine State Senate, District 7 · since 2022
- Maine House of Representatives, District 132 · 2018–2022
Source: 99chambers results archive
Who Grohoski has run against
- Cheryl A. Hewes (R) · 2026 election, won
- Sherman Hutchins (R) · 2024 election, won
- Brian D. Langley (R) · 2022 election, won
- Michelle Renee Kaplan (R) · 2020 election, won
- Mark S. Remick (R) · 2018 election, won
Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: civicAPI (unofficial)
How we know Grohoski
One person, matched across every source we use.
- Open States ocd-person/e53a09e6-a38e-4622-97e4-c40bf2d93faa
- Wikidata Q104394525
Source: Identity links: Wikidata, congress-legislators, Open States, FECUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 1:52 PM ET