State Representative District 62 in Maine State House District 62, Maine

2026 Primary Election

• Katrina J Smith — Incumbent State Representative in Palermo, ME

  Katrina J. Smith is an incumbent Republican State Representative for Maine's House District 62, encompassing towns including Palermo, where she resides. Serving her second term, she is also the Assistant House Republican Leader. With a background as a realtor and investor, Smith holds a B.A. in Sociology. She is married with five children and two grandchildren. In the legislature, she serves on the Ethics, Rules and Business of the House, and Joint Select Committee on Joint Rules. She is affiliated with the Maine Association of Realtors, Gun Owners of Maine, and the National Rifle Association, reflecting her interests in real estate, economic advancement, and gun rights. Smith is seeking re-election in the 2026 Primary Election to continue advocating for the issues important to Maine citizens.

• Pamela Jo Swift — Farmer in Palermo, ME

  Pamela Jo Swift is a Democratic candidate for the Maine House of Representatives, District 62, in the 2026 primary election. A longtime Palermo resident with deep family roots in Maine, she earned degrees from Virginia Tech and the Medical College of Virginia, becoming an OB/GYN. After 23 years in medicine, she returned to her animal science background, purchasing a farm in Palermo where she raises sheep, hens, and pigs with her husband. Swift is affiliated with the Palermo Community Library, Branch Mills Grange #336, and the Palermo Historical Society. She is running to address issues like PFAS contamination, advocating for state efforts in testing, filtration, and aid for affected farmers.