State Representative District 9 in Maine State House District 9, Maine

2026 Primary Election

• Arthur K Mingo — Incumbent State Representative in Calais, ME

  Arthur K. Mingo is an incumbent State Representative for Maine House District 9, serving since December 2024. A Republican from Calais, his extensive public service includes 18 years on the Calais City Council, two years as Mayor, and three decades as a volunteer firefighter. He is also CEO of Mingo Products and a board member for the Downeaster Economic Development Corporation. Mingo advocates for parental rights in education, responsible energy growth to lower bills, expanded healthcare access, and reduced government spending to combat high taxes and living costs. He is married to Angela, has three children and one grandchild, and enjoys outdoor pursuits.

• Nicole N Richards — Candidate for State Representative in ME

  Nicole Richards is a Democratic Party candidate seeking election to the Maine House of Representatives, representing District 9. She is set to compete in the Democratic primary election scheduled for June 9, 2026. Richards is challenging for a seat where no incumbent is currently running on the Democratic ticket. Details regarding her specific campaign themes or policy positions are not yet publicly available, as she has not completed Ballotpedia's candidate survey. Campaign finance information for her candidacy is also not yet available.