State Representative District 136 in Maine State House District 136, Maine

2026 Primary Election

• Michelle K Conners — Executive Director, Kennebunk Free Library in Kennebunk, ME

  Michelle Conners, a Ph.D. holder born in Bethpage, New York, is the Executive Director of Kennebunk Free Library. She earned degrees from Adelphi and Queens College, culminating in a Ph.D. from the University of Southern Maine. A dedicated librarian, she has been recognized with the Mainebiz 40 Under 40 award and as Maine Library Advocate of the Year. Conners is driven by a passion for fostering community dialogue and supporting families navigating developmental and behavioral health challenges, a cause close to her as a parent of neurodivergent children. She aims to create inclusive spaces and facilitate cross-aisle conversations.

• John Eder — Incumbent State Representative in Waterboro, ME

  John Eder is a Republican State Representative for Maine's House District 136, serving his third nonconsecutive term. A Waterboro resident, he is a self-employed house painter, political consultant, and outreach coordinator for Health Choice Maine. Holding a BA in Political Science, he is married with two children and serves on the Government Oversight and Housing and Economic Development committees. Eder advocates for constitutional rights including speech, self-defense, property, and privacy, and has urged revoking Gulf of Maine offshore wind leases. He was previously Maine's first Green Party legislator before joining the Republican party in 2024. He aims to defend these principles.