State Representative District 103 in Maine State House District 103, Maine

2026 Primary Election

• Karin Orenstein — Chair, Town Council in Yarmouth, ME

  Karin Orenstein, a Democratic candidate, is running for the Maine House of Representatives to represent District 103 in the 2026 election. A resident of Yarmouth, she currently serves as Chair of the Town Council, having been a Town Councilor since 2023. Her background includes extensive legal experience as an Assistant US Attorney and an attorney in New York. Orenstein advocates for local community values, supporting the conversion of unused railroad corridors into recreational trails to preserve natural environments and enhance public access, while opposing commuter rail development that could increase noise and pose risks to residents. She emphasizes the importance of protecting natural spaces and ensuring public transportation aligns with community needs.