State Representative District 52 in Maine State House District 52, Maine

2026 Primary Election

• Sally Jeane Cluchey — Incumbent State Representative in Bowdoinham, ME

  Sally Jeane Cluchey is a Democratic State Representative for Maine's House District 52, currently serving her second term and residing in Bowdoinham. Her district includes Bowdoinham, Richmond, and part of Bowdoin. Cluchey's background encompasses malaria vaccine development for the U.S. military, health policy roles at the National Academy of Sciences’ Institute of Medicine and Brookings Institution, and organizational development for a health technology startup. She holds a master’s in biomedical science and a bachelor’s in classical studies. Beyond her legislative duties, she is an outreach coordinator for Bowdoinham Community Connections and chairs the Bowdoinham Food Pantry board. As a candidate for the 2026 Maine Primary Election, Cluchey advocates for policies such as the Electricity Cost Fairness Refundable Tax Credit to alleviate rising utility costs for families.

• David W Guilmette — Chief Executive Officer at State of Maine in Richmond, ME

  David Guilmette is a Republican and a lifelong Maine resident, born in Gardiner and residing in Richmond for over 30 years. A Vietnam Combat Veteran and Maine Criminal Justice Academy graduate, he has an extensive background in law enforcement and military service. As an avid outdoorsman, he is committed to preserving Maine's natural beauty. Guilmette is running for the Maine House of Representatives to advocate for an accountable and transparent government. His platform includes fostering a strong business climate, promoting school choice, protecting 2nd Amendment rights, securing borders, enforcing immigration laws, and reducing tax burdens through fiscal responsibility.