State Representative District 78 in Maine State House District 78, Maine

2026 Primary Election

• Rachel A Henderson — Incumbent State Representative in Rumford, ME

  Rachel Ann Henderson is a State Representative for Maine House District 78, serving her second term. She represents Bethel, Byron, Hanover, Milton Township, Roxbury, and Rumford. Henderson also serves on the 132nd Legislature’s Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary. Her background includes diverse roles such as nanny, rip-saw operator, and sales manager, leading to her current position as a Support Manager for a telecommunications company. She holds a high school equivalent degree from Jobs for American Graduates. Henderson advocates for supporting local businesses, reducing costs, and addressing energy expenses. She emphasizes respecting parents' voices in education. A member of the Gun Owners of Maine, she is seeking re-election to continue her service.

• Woodleigh H Hughes — Candidate for Maine House of Representatives in ME

  Woodleigh "Woody" H. Hughes is a Democratic candidate seeking election to the Maine House of Representatives, representing District 78. He is running in the 2026 Maine Primary Election, scheduled for June 9. Hughes's policy platform emphasizes the need for increased state funding to bolster public education, community colleges, and vocational training centers. He advocates for these resources to support training and retraining initiatives, especially during challenging economic periods. His candidacy aims to contribute to state-level public policy matters, including legislative and budgetary decisions.