State Representative District 82 in Maine State House District 82, Maine

2026 Primary Election

• Christopher Alfred Lewey — Executive Director and Founder of RAVEN Interpretive Programs in Fryeburg, ME

  Christopher Alfred Lewey, a Fryeburg resident, is running as a Democrat for Maine House District 82. He lives with his wife, Carolyn, and their four children. Lewey, the Executive Director and Founder of RAVEN Interpretive Programs, holds a B.A. in Political Science and a Masters in Environmental Studies. His platform emphasizes fostering a strong economy through career education and small business growth, and lowering the cost of living by protecting taxpayers and ensuring affordable energy. He advocates for practical, community-driven housing solutions, responsible infrastructure investments for rural Maine, and stabilizing rural healthcare. Motivated by community commitment, he aims for an inclusive, economically-focused approach to state government.

• Caleb J Ness — Concrete reinforcing steel fabricator in Fryeburg, ME

  Caleb Joshua Ness is a former Republican State Representative for Maine's District 82, now seeking to return to the House in the 2026 election. A resident of Fryeburg, he previously served from 2022 to 2024, during which he contributed to the Joint Standing Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement, and Business. His voting record reflects a conservative approach, often opposing measures such as income tax adjustments, agricultural worker protections, and gun control legislation. Currently employed as a concrete reinforcing steel fabricator, Ness is also known for his homeschooling background, a Bible certificate, and his involvement with a local church and snowmobile club.