Jackie Lundeen

Sources say state Sen. Paula Benoit (R-Phippsburg) has lost to challenger Seth Goodall (D-Richmond) by 124 votes.

In S.D. 34, Sen. Roger Sherman (R-Hodgdon) is still awaiting results. He is up by 36 votes, but the towns still being counted should swing in his favor. He is being challenged by Jackie Lundeen (D-Mars Hill).

All results are preliminary.

...the Maine Republican Party spent $55,000 dollars in State Senate races this week. 

First term State Senator Roger Sherman, of Hodgdon, has called the $70 million tax increase on healthcare and beverages an attack on taxpayers that adds to Maine's already excessive tax burden and prevents the financial security Maine families deserve.

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AROOSTOOK COUNTY:

In the second-northernmost district, it’s incumbent vs. incumbent. Current Rep. Jackie Lundeen, D-Mars Hill, is challenging incumbent Roger Sherman, R-Houlton.

Lundeen, a family farmer, has served in the House for four years. Sherman has served one term in the Senate, and previously spent four terms in the House.

Lundeen said she was born and raised in The County. She’s farmed there for 40 years and her children are still in the area.

She said she would like to promote business in The County as a means of keeping the young and the educated in town.