State Representative District 96 in Maine State House District 96, Maine

2026 Primary Election

• Kerryl Lee Clement — Retired law enforcement and public safety professional and executive in Lewiston, ME

  Kerryl Lee Clement is a Republican running for Maine House District 96 in 2026. A graduate of Farmington High School and the University of Maine, Clement has a long career in law enforcement and public safety since 1970. He previously served two terms on the Lewiston City Council, including one as President, and chaired its Finance Committee. Clement advocates for strengthening the bail code, prioritizing public safety, and ensuring consequences for offenders. He also aims to reform the welfare system, end the "welfare cliff," and provide sustainable tax relief, particularly for seniors. He seeks to restore freedom to Mainers through common-sense solutions.

• Luke Dylan Jensen — Candidate for State Representative in Lewiston, ME

  Luke Dylan Jensen is a Democratic candidate seeking to represent District 96 in the Maine House of Representatives in the 2026 Primary Election, campaigning under the Maine Clean Elections Act. He brings experience from local government, having served as a member of the Lewiston School Committee, representing Ward 5. Jensen has previously articulated a "pro-Lewiston" platform and advocated for improvements in the city's school district.