Androscoggin County, Maine

Maine House District 96

2 candidates are tracked for Maine House District 96 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kerryl Lee Clement and Luke Dylan Jensen. Candidate information follows official Androscoggin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Kerryl Lee Clement (R), Luke Dylan Jensen (D) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Maine House District 96. The Maine Legislature's member directory lists no sitting member among the certified candidates for this seat. Party nominees were chosen at the June 9, 2026 primary, per the Maine Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

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Kerryl Lee Clement

Republican

Top priorities

Strengthening bail requirements and enforcement of consequences for failures to appear in court.
Expanding school choice, parental rights and vocational training options.
Reducing permitting delays and regulatory burdens on small businesses and lowering taxes.

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Kerryl Lee Clement worked in law enforcement and public safety for more than 45 years in Maine and New Hampshire, per his campaign site. He served two terms on the Lewiston City Council, including one year as council president, per the same source. He is the Republican candidate for Maine House District 96 in 2026.

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Luke Dylan Jensen

Democrat

Top priorities

Increasing school funding and student engagement programs.
Pairing stronger legal consequences for violent acts with better rehabilitation support for young people.

Per the Sun Journal 2026 candidate questionnaire.

Biography

Luke Dylan Jensen is a public school educator who has taught in Lewiston and Auburn schools, per Sun Journal. He previously served as a Lewiston City Councilor and currently serves as the At-Large member of the Lewiston School Committee, per the same source. He is the Democratic candidate for the open Maine House District 96 seat in 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Maine House District 96 in 2026?

When is the Maine House District 96 election in Maine?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Maine are on the Maine election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Candidate roster from official Androscoggin County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Maine House District 98 Androscoggin County Commissioner, District 2 Androscoggin County Commissioner, District 3 See all 27 Androscoggin County races

Candidate profiles

Kerryl Lee Clement, full profile Luke Dylan Jensen, full profile Official Maine election office