Maine's 5th State Senate district
| Maine's 5th State Senate district | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senator |
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| Demographics | 92% White 1% Black 2% Hispanic 1% Asian 0% Native American 0% Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0% Other 4% Multiracial | ||||
| Population (2024) | 40,971[1] | ||||
Maine's 5th State Senate district is one of the 35 districts of the Maine Senate. It is represented by Russell Black, a Republican, who has represented the district since it was redrawn in the 2022 redistricting.
Geography
Maine's 5th State Senate district includes parts of Franklin, Kennebec, and Somerset counties.[2]
Election results
2024
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Russell Black (incumbent) | 15,267 | 65.83 | |
| Democratic | Kathleen B. O’Donnell | 7,926 | 34.17 | |
| Total votes | 23,193 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2022
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Russell Black (incumbent) | 10,737 | 54.98 | |
| Democratic | Stanley Wheeler | 6,420 | 32.87 | |
| Real Maine Independent | Douglas Thomas | 2,373 | 12.15 | |
| Total votes | 19,530 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
References
- ^ "State Senate District 5, ME - Profile Data". Census Reporter. Retrieved 2026-02-10.
- ^ Maine State Legislature. "Sen. Russell Black (R-Franklin)". Retrieved 2026-02-10.
- ^ "Maine State Senate District 5 - Ballotpedia". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2026-02-10.