State Representative District 137 in Maine State House District 137, Maine

2026 Primary Election

• Nathan M Carlow — Incumbent State Representative in Buxton, ME

  Nathan M. Carlow is an incumbent Republican State Representative for Maine's District 137, representing Buxton and Hollis. At 26, he is the youngest member of the Maine Legislature, currently serving his third term. Carlow is seeking re-election in 2026, unopposed in the primary, focusing on Maine’s affordability crisis and ensuring it remains a great place to live, work, and raise a family. His policy priorities include broadband infrastructure, housing, and fiscal responsibility. He has championed trade industry reforms, secured funding for Hollis Town Hall, and co-founded the Legislature’s civility caucus. Professionally, he is a Director of Communications and serves on the MSAD 6 Board of Directors.

• Charles Tilburg — Professor of Marine Sciences at the University of New England in Buxton, ME

  Charles Tilburg, a scientist, teacher, and "adopted Mainer" from Buxton, is seeking the Democratic nomination for State Representative of District 137. A professor of Marine Sciences at the University of New England, he holds degrees in engineering and oceanography. Tilburg, who grew up in a military family, is raising two children with his wife. He is running to address rising housing costs, strengthen local schools, protect natural resources, and promote affordability in Maine. He champions bipartisan solutions to build secure lives for families in Buxton and Hollis.