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Somerset County, Maine

Maine House District 67

Dixon and Townsend are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Somerset County election filings.

About this race

Shawn M. Dixon (R), Matthew C. Townsend (D) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Maine House District 67. 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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Shawn M. Dixon

Shawn M. Dixon

Republican

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Lowering the cost of electricity
  • Making housing and healthcare affordable
  • Reining in taxes and regulations
Biography

Dixon is a small business owner in construction, concrete, rental property and retail, per the campaign site. Dixon is a U.S. Army veteran who served five years with two deployments, a Benton Town Selectman, and a lifelong Benton resident, per the campaign site.

Matthew C. Townsend

Matthew C. Townsend

Democrat

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Affordability
  • Emergency services for law enforcement, fire and ambulance
  • Conservation and safe drinking water
Biography

Townsend is a veterinarian and serves on the Fairfield town council, per the campaign site. Townsend grew up helping a father milk cows, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Maine House District 67 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Maine House District 67 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Shawn M. Dixon and Matthew C. Townsend. Candidate information follows official Somerset County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Maine House District 67 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
Shawn M. Dixon, full profileMatthew C. Townsend, full profileOfficial Maine election office