State Representative District 59 in Maine State House District 59, Maine

2026 Primary Election

• Katrina Couch Ray-Saulis — Candidate for State Representative in ME

  Katrina Couch Ray-Saulis is a Democratic candidate for the Maine House of Representatives, District 59, in the 2026 primary election. A former union organizer, she advocates for workers' rights, aiming to give them a stronger voice and power to shape their future. Her platform emphasizes accessible and affordable education, including trade schools, as community college changed her own life. Drawing on personal experiences with homelessness, food insecurity, and relying on social safety nets, she campaigns for robust housing protections and policies that support individuals in their journey toward stability rather than punishing progress.

• Thomas E Keefe — Retired Associate Professor of Humanities in Augusta, ME

  Thomas E. Keefe is a Democratic candidate for the Maine House of Representatives, District 59, in the 2026 primary election. A retired Associate Professor of Humanities, Keefe holds multiple degrees, including a Ph.D., and specialized in human rights and genocide education. He has authored books like "This Day in Native America" and "This Day in Genocide." Formerly the Vice Chair of the Augusta Democrats, Keefe advocates for addressing historical wrongs, particularly concerning indigenous communities, and stimulating the economy, believing these efforts will benefit all Mainers.

• John Reny — Candidate for State Representative in ME

  John Reny, a lifelong Mainer of Franco-heritage, is running for the Maine House of Representatives District 59 seat in the Republican primary. His campaign priorities include fostering economic growth by cutting red tape for businesses and preparing graduates for careers in technology and trades. He also advocates for efficient energy policies, reducing taxes, promoting responsible government spending, and enhancing transparency in government.