State Senator District 1 in Maine State Senate District 1, Maine

2026 Primary Election

• Lucien J.b. Daigle — Incumbent State Representative in Fort Kent, ME

  Lucien Daigle is an incumbent State Representative for Maine's District 1, having assumed office in December 2024 and serving his first term. A lifelong resident of Fort Kent, he brings over forty years of experience as a dentist, holding a B.S. from the University of Maine and a DMD from Tufts University. Daigle is married to Cheryl, with one daughter and three grandchildren, and is active in community organizations like the Lions Club and as Director of Ski Patrol at Lonesome Pine Trails. As a Republican, he advocates for protecting agriculture and forestry, lowering energy costs, fully funding rural hospitals, and reducing the tax burden by eliminating waste. He is currently a candidate for the Maine State Senate in the 2026 primary election for District 1.

• Vaughn J Mclaughlin — Candidate for Maine State Senate in Presque Isle, ME

  Vaughn McLaughlin is a Democratic candidate running for election to the Maine State Senate, representing District 1, in 2026. He is slated to appear on the Democratic primary ballot on June 9, 2026, with the general election to follow on November 3. McLaughlin is a challenger for the seat, seeking to represent Northern Aroostook County, and has secured the endorsement of current Senate President Troy Jackson. He has filed his campaign paperwork with the Maine Ethics Commission under the Maine Clean Elections Act, including a 2026 Seed Money Report. While specific policy platforms are not detailed, he has participated in interviews addressing his top three priorities if elected to the legislative session.