State Representative District 148 in Maine State House District 148, Maine

2026 Primary Election

• Thomas Arthur Lavigne — Incumbent State Representative, House District 148 in Berwick, ME

  Thomas "Tom" Lavigne is an incumbent Republican State Representative for Maine's House District 148, representing Berwick and part of North Berwick. First elected in 2022, he is currently serving his second term and sits on the Joint Standing Committee on Taxation. Professionally, Lavigne has a background in commercial real estate and is the owner and principal broker of Keay Brook Associates. He has advocated for older Mainers and those on the margins, emphasizing work ethic and responsibility. Lavigne is running for re-election in the 2026 Republican primary, seeking to continue his service to his community and uphold his commitment to protecting Maine's environment and coastal communities, as well as preserving the American Dream. He has two sons, Matthew and Michael.

• Margaret A Wheeler — Incumbent Officeholder, Maine School Administrative District 60, Berwick in ME

  Margaret Wheeler is a Democratic candidate for Maine House of Representatives District 148, with a primary election slated for June 9, 2026. Originally from Illinois, she earned a bachelor's degree from the University of New Hampshire in 1982, an associate degree in 2015, and a graduate degree from the University of Southern Maine in 2016. Her professional background includes working as a student recruitment liaison for Rarebreed Veterinary Partners. Wheeler currently serves as an officeholder for the Maine School Administrative District 60 in Berwick, a position she is also contesting in a nonpartisan capacity on the same election date.