State Senator District 7 in Maine State Senate District 7, Maine

2026 Primary Election

• Nicole C Grohoski — Incumbent State Senator in Ellsworth, ME

  Nicole C. Grohoski is an incumbent Democratic State Senator representing Maine's District 7, covering coastal and island communities in Hancock and Knox counties. An Ellsworth native and cartographer by profession, she previously served in the Maine House. Senator Grohoski chairs the Taxation Committee and serves on the Energy, Utilities, and Technology, and Engrossed Bills committees. A progressive, she is committed to working across the aisle on complex issues like energy, environment, and healthcare. She actively seeks constituent input on legislative work and priorities, driven by a desire to improve life for her constituents. She is seeking re-election in the 2026 Democratic primary.

• Cheryl A Hewes — Surgical Services in Ellsworth, ME

  Cheryl A. Hewes, a Republican, is campaigning for the Maine State Senate to represent District 7 in the 2026 primary election. She brings a background in surgical services at Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital and has experience as a private school teacher. Her policy platform emphasizes ensuring graduates are prepared for careers, supporting a diverse approach to energy generation to lower utility bills, and reining in spending by addressing fraud and prioritizing needs to reduce taxes. Hewes is also a strong proponent of congressional term limits.