2026 General Election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Maine Senate District 3

2 candidates, listed alphabetically.

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Candidates

Ester B. Franklin

Democratic

Work: School district employee (SAD 54) and small business owner (Somerset County)

Ester B. Franklin grew up in Somerset County, worked farm and service jobs, guided on the Kennebec River and served in AmeriCorps. She works for SAD 54 and owns a small business.

Sources for Franklin

Candidate guide: Ester Franklin (Maine Democratic Party, Facts summarized from a public page (not copied))

Joel R. Stetkis

Republican

Work: Somerset County commissioner (District 5); owner, AJ Vinyl Works and Installations; U.S. Air Force veteran; former state representative

Joel R. Stetkis has served in the Maine House of Representatives (District 105) and on the Somerset County Board of Commissioners. He owns AJ Vinyl Works and Installations and is a U.S. Air Force veteran.

Sources for Stetkis

Candidate profile: Joel R. Stetkis (BallotReady, Facts summarized from a public page (not copied))

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Candidate list and race details

2026 General Election Candidate List (FINAL) and Declared Write-In Candidates (Maine Secretary of State, Division of Elections, Public record)

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