Walter Gerard Runte Jr.

Walter Gerard Runte Jr. is a candidate for State Representative District 146 Primary Election in 2026 in Maine State House District 146, Maine.

Incumbent Member of the Maine House of Representatives in ME

Also running: Bradley S Moulton.

Walter "Gerry" Runte Jr. is an incumbent Democratic State Representative for Maine's 146th district, serving since 2022. An energy executive and consultant, he earned degrees in science and nuclear engineering from Penn State and served in the U.S. Army. Runte's policy interests include veterans' healthcare access, environmental resilience, cost-effective clean energy, transparent budgeting, zoning reform for housing, and infrastructure investment. He is seeking re-election to his seat in the 2026 Democratic primary.