State Representative District 69 in Maine State House District 69, Maine

2026 Primary Election

• Jessica B Blanchard — Candidate for State Representative in Palmyra, ME

  Jessica B. Blanchard is a Democratic candidate for Maine House of Representatives District 69 in the 2026 primary election, having previously run for the same seat in 2024. Blanchard demonstrates community engagement, with interests in local leadership, businesses, and cultural institutions. Her platform prioritizes economic and social welfare, advocating for expanded tax credits for affordable housing, small businesses, and student loans. She champions a fairer tax structure for working families and older residents, supporting existing initiatives like the Maine Child Tax Credit and Property Tax Fairness Credit. Blanchard also calls for legislative action on gun violence, mental health, and victim support following the Lewiston mass shooting.

• Dean A Cray — Incumbent State Representative in Palmyra, ME

  Dean A. Cray (b. March 5, 1958, Dexter, Maine) is an incumbent Republican State Representative for Maine's District 69, serving his sixth non-consecutive term. A Nokomis Regional High School graduate, his career includes farming, school bus driving, and transportation director. He previously served as a Palmyra Selectman for 10 years and a County Commissioner. He is also a Free Mason. Cray's legislative record includes service on the Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry and Energy, Utilities, and Technology Committees. His policy focus includes tax exemptions for agricultural and commercial fishing vehicles, improving food processing, enhancing rural public safety, and reducing property burdens. He is running in the 2026 Republican primary.