State Senator District 6 in Maine State Senate District 6, Maine

2026 Primary Election

• Kenneth Ralph Davis Jr. — Candidate for State Senator in East Machias, ME

  Kenneth Davis is a Republican candidate seeking election to the Maine State Senate representing District 6 in the 2026 primary election. Known informally as "Bucket," he brings a background of public service and community engagement to his campaign. Davis previously served as a member of the Maine House of Representatives for District 10, holding office from December 2022 until December 2024. His career experience includes working as a maintenance and transportation supervisor and within Maine local schools. He also notably chaired the East Machias Board of Selectmen, demonstrating a history of leadership at the local level. Davis is on the ballot for the Republican primary scheduled for June 9, 2026.

• Billy Bob Faulkingham — Incumbent Maine House Minority Leader in Winter Harbor, ME

  Billy Bob Faulkingham is a Republican currently serving as the House Minority Leader in the Maine House of Representatives, where he has represented various districts since 2018. A fisherman by profession, he also served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve from 1999 to 2002. Faulkingham is married to Carrie and they have three children. He is running for Maine State Senate District 6 in the 2026 primary election due to House term limits. His policy priorities include championing property tax relief, opposing income tax expansion, and advocating for a lean state budget focused on essential services. He also emphasizes protecting Maine's fishing industry by ensuring a strong voice in federal fisheries management and opposing energy development that could harm fishing grounds.