State Representative District 124 in Maine State House District 124, Maine

2026 Primary Election

• Scott W Doherty — Incumbent Town Councilor in Scarborough, ME

  Scott Doherty is a Republican running for the Maine House of Representatives, District 124, in the 2026 primary. He currently serves as a Town Councilor in Scarborough, Maine, his lifelong home. With 20 years in local politics, Doherty advocates for fiscal responsibility and greater public say in government spending. He successfully campaigned for Town Council on a platform of cutting spending, criticizing expenditures like police cameras and fire trucks. He previously served on the Sanitary District board and pushed for voter referendums on significant municipal projects. Doherty is also a general manager at Old Vines in Kennebunk.

• Eric James Nathanson — Candidate for State Representative in Scarborough, ME

  Eric Nathanson, a resident of Scarborough, Maine, is seeking election to the Maine House of Representatives for District 124 as a Democratic candidate in the June 9, 2026 primary. He is a staunch advocate for protecting children and families from what he views as state-sanctioned bullying, opposing measures he believes harm vulnerable individuals and divert focus from real societal issues. Drawing from his family's history with antisemitism and his own experiences in Maine, Nathanson is also deeply committed to combating bigotry in all forms, highlighting its universal and particular manifestations while criticizing the support it often receives from powerful figures.