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Lincoln County, Maine

Maine House District 48

Hobson and Nutt are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Lincoln County election filings.

About this race

Erik D. Hobson (R), Charlotte Nutt (D) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Maine House District 48. 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.

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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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Erik D. Hobson

Erik D. Hobson

Republican

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Reducing government spending
  • Prioritizing career training
  • Lowering energy costs
Biography

Hobson is a Boothbay resident and Property Claims Manager, per the campaign site. Hobson is a U.S. Air Force Reserves veteran, has served as an American Legion Post 36 officer since 2021 and graduated from Arizona State University with degrees in Anthropology and Psychology, per the campaign site.

Charlotte Nutt

Democrat

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Expanding housing supply for low, middle and upper-middle income families
  • Climate resilience and storm recovery support for municipalities
  • Keeping rural hospitals and clinics staffed and affordable
Biography

Charlotte Nutt is a self-employed data consultant who grew up in Edgecomb and helps Midcoast municipal leaders plan housing, transportation and economic development efforts, per her campaign site. She holds a B.S. in earth science and a B.A. in economics from Dartmouth College and a master's in public policy from the Muskie School at USM, per her campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Maine House District 48 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Maine House District 48 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Erik D. Hobson and Charlotte Nutt. Candidate information follows official Lincoln County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Maine House District 48 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 profiles
Erik D. Hobson, full profileCharlotte Nutt, full profileOfficial Maine election office