State Representative District 74 in Maine State House District 74, Maine
2026 Primary Election
- Russell J Black — Incumbent Maine State Senator in Wilton, ME
Russell J. Black is a Republican politician from Wilton, Maine, a farmer and logger who owns Black Acres Farm. An alumnus of Mt. Blue High School, Central Maine Community College, and Wentworth Institute of Technology, he is married with four children. Black has extensive legislative experience in the Maine State Legislature, having served in the House of Representatives from 2010 to 2018. Since 2018, he has been a member of the Maine Senate, first representing District 17 and currently District 5. He is consistently assigned to the Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry Committee. Black is campaigning for the Maine House of Representatives, District 74, in the 2026 Republican primary.
- Marc Edwards — Candidate for State Representative in ME
Marc Edwards is a Democratic candidate vying for a seat in the Maine House of Representatives, representing District 74. He is preparing for the Democratic primary election scheduled for June 9, 2026, with the general election to follow on November 3, 2026. Edwards is running in a race where there are currently no incumbents. While specific campaign themes are not yet detailed, he seeks to contribute to the state's legislative body, which is responsible for voting on public policy matters, state spending, taxation, and gubernatorial vetoes. His candidate registration for the election was approved in March 2026.