State Senator District 21 in Maine State Senate District 21, Maine

2026 Primary Election

• Mana H Abdi — Incumbent Member of the Maine House of Representatives in Lewiston, ME

  Mana H. Abdi is a Somali-American politician and an incumbent member of the Maine House of Representatives, representing District 95 in Lewiston. Born in Kenya in 1995, she arrived in the U.S. as a refugee at age 11 and later moved to Lewiston at 13. Abdi graduated from Lewiston High School and the University of Maine at Farmington, making history as the first Somali-American elected to the Maine Legislature. She is a member of the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee. Abdi is a candidate for the Maine State Senate in District 21, advocating for civil rights, community-centered public safety, a robust economy, strong public education, affordable healthcare, and accessible housing for working families.

• Shanna Cox — Founder and Principal Consultant in Lewiston, ME

  Shanna Cox is a business owner and consultant with a background in economic development and community health, holding a bachelor's degree in economics. Running for Maine State Senate District 21, she aims to build a more affordable, stable, and hopeful Lewiston. Her platform prioritizes accessible healthcare, support for small businesses and job creation, and expanding affordable housing while addressing homelessness. Cox advocates for reproductive healthcare access and patient-centered systems, having previously led the Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce.