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State Senator, 7th District

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Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A state senator votes on Maine laws and the state budget.

Cheryl A. Hewes

Republican

Bookkeeper and health care worker · Ellsworth

The gist

  • Supports an all-of-the-above approach to energy generation
  • Pledges to root out fraud and waste in spending
  • Supports limiting girls' sports to biological girls
  • Proposes cutting optional spending to lower taxes and fees
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  1. Supports an all-of-the-above approach to energy generation

    Cheryl Hewes for State Senate

    Campaign website · hewesforme.com

    “Support an all-of-the-above approach to more energy generation to increase supply and lower utility bills.”
  2. Pledges to root out fraud and waste in spending

    Cheryl Hewes for State Senate

    Campaign website · hewesforme.com

    “Root out fraud, waste and corruption to rein in spending, provide benefits to those in need AND lower taxes.”
  3. Supports limiting girls' sports to biological girls

    Cheryl Hewes for State Senate

    Campaign website · hewesforme.com

    “Ensure girls' sports, scholarships and spaces are only for biological girls.”
  4. Proposes cutting optional spending to lower taxes and fees

    Cheryl Hewes for State Senate

    Campaign website · hewesforme.com

    “Prioritize spending to needs vs. wants to lower taxes and fees.”
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Nicole C. GrohoskiMaine State Legislature

Nicole C. Grohoski

DemocraticIncumbent

Ellsworth

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