Knox County, Maine

Maine House District 44

2 candidates are tracked for Maine House District 44 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Shawn Saindon and Ray A. Thombs Jr.. Candidate information follows official Knox County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Shawn Saindon (Independent), Ray A. Thombs Jr. (R) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Maine House District 44. 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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Shawn Saindon

Independent

Top priorities

Balanced growth and local planning
Affordable housing
Supporting schools while managing property tax pressure

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Shawn Saindon works in marketing and sales at Union Farm Equipment in Union and previously worked in the seafood industry and on farms, per his campaign site. A Warren resident with a business degree from Southern Maine Community College, he has served more than eight years on the Warren Planning Board and is running as an independent for the seat held by Rep. Bill Pluecker, who is barred from seeking another consecutive term under Maine's term-limit law after four consecutive terms, per his campaign site and the Maine House of Representatives.

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Ray A. Thombs Jr.

Top priorities

Limited, constitutional government
Supporting strong families and communities
School choice and parental involvement in education

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Ray A. Thombs Jr. is a retired U.S. Air Force veteran who grew up in Windsor and Chelsea and later led teams in Maine manufacturing and equipment businesses, per his campaign site. He and his wife, Tracey, raised four children, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Maine House District 44 in 2026?

When is the Maine House District 44 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.

How do I see my exact Knox County ballot?

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

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Knox County Commissioner, District 1 Knox County Judge of Probate Knox County Budget Committee, District 6 See all 15 Knox County races

Candidate profiles

Shawn Saindon, full profile Ray A. Thombs Jr., full profile Official Maine election office