State Representative District 70 in Maine State House District 70, Maine

2026 Primary Election

• Joseph R Almand — Candidate for Maine House of Representatives in Skowhegan, ME

  Joseph Almand, a member of the Democratic Party, is running for election to the Maine House of Representatives to represent District 70. He is slated to appear on the Democratic primary ballot on June 9, 2026, leading up to the general election in November. Almand has professional experience associated with Joe's Flat Iron café and has also engaged in volunteer efforts, supporting organizations such as Main Street Skowhegan in June 2023. His candidacy reflects an aspiration to serve the local community within the state legislature.

• Jennifer Lynn Poirier — Incumbent State Representative in Skowhegan, ME

  Jennifer Lynn Poirier is an incumbent Republican State Representative for Maine's House District 70, having first assumed office in the Maine House of Representatives in December 2020. She currently serves as the Ranking Member on the Judiciary Committee. Poirier is seeking re-election for District 70 in the 2026 Republican primary. Her professional background includes work as a Community Living Coordinator, and she previously served on the MSAD 54 Board of Directors. She is married to Sean and they have seven children. She represents the town of Skowhegan.