State Representative District 73 in Maine State House District 73, Maine

2026 Primary Election

• Ryan David Morgan — Candidate for State Representative in ME

  Ryan David Morgan is a Republican candidate vying for a seat in the Maine House of Representatives, representing District 73. He is actively participating in the Republican primary, set for June 9, 2026, where he will be challenging incumbent Michael Soboleski. Morgan officially filed his candidacy on March 13, 2026, and his campaign is structured as traditionally financed, with Iris Morgan serving as his treasurer. The search results do not provide details regarding his specific professional background or policy platforms for this election.

• Daniel J Simonds — Owner, MixedWood LLC in Rangeley, ME

  Daniel Simonds is a Democratic candidate for the Maine House of Representatives, District 73, with a primary election on June 9, 2026. Based in Rangeley, Maine, Simonds owns MixedWood LLC, a consulting firm specializing in third-party environmental standards for paper and wood products. His background in forestry includes over two decades, serving as an auditor for certification services like SFI, FSC, and PEFC, and as a silviculture manager for Mead Corp. He also helped lead the initial SFI certification program. A University of Maine alumnus, Simonds is a member of the Society of American Foresters and has volunteered with the Maine Appalachian Trail Club.

• Michael Soboleski — Incumbent State Representative in Phillips, ME

  Michael Soboleski represents Maine's House District 73, encompassing parts of Franklin and Somerset Counties. Now in his second term, he serves on the Joint Standing Committees for Environmental and Natural Resources, and Labor and Housing. A former U.S. Marine Corps corporal and 9/11 Ground Zero responder, he advocates for veterans and the World Trade Center Health Program. His policy priorities include defending the Second Amendment, supporting law enforcement, improving healthcare access, protecting parental rights, and ensuring fairness in women's sports. Soboleski is also involved with the American Legion, Maine Sportsman Alliance, Franklin County Republicans, NRA, and Americans for Tax Reform, and enjoys outdoor activities like hunting and camping.