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Oxford County, Maine

Maine Senate District 18

See where Andrews and Bosworth stand on housing, schools and health care. Names follow official Oxford County election filings.

About this race

John E. Andrews (R), Elizabeth D. Bosworth (D) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Maine Senate District 18. 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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Maine › Oxford County › Maine Senate District 18

John E. Andrews

Republican

Biography

Andrews served three terms in the Maine House of Representatives from 2018 to 2024 and worked as Political Editor for the Maine Wire, per the campaign site. Andrews has served on the Paris Select Board and as Vice President of the Waterford Fish and Game Association, per the campaign site.

Elizabeth D. Bosworth

Democrat

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Wants to support rural communities, including strong public schools and local services in Western Maine.
  • Wants to lower costs for working families, including housing and health care costs.
  • Supports sustainable stewardship of Western Maine's natural resources.
Biography

Elizabeth Bosworth is a longtime educator, chair of the MSAD 72 School Board and leader of outdoor education programs with The Great Outdoor Company of Western Maine, and lives in Fryeburg, per Bosworth's campaign site. Bosworth is the Democratic nominee for Senate District 18, per The Maine Monitor.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Maine Senate District 18 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Maine Senate District 18 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: John E. Andrews and Elizabeth D. Bosworth. Candidate information follows official Oxford County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on housing, schools and health care.

When is the Maine Senate District 18 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 Oxford County and state election office filings, last verified October 24, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
John E. Andrews, full profileElizabeth D. Bosworth, full profileOfficial Maine election office