Maine Democrat Scott Harriman Wins House District 94 Special Election

Victory Defends Democrats' Narrow House Majority

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Democratic candidate Scott Harriman defeated his Republican opponent in the House District 94 special election in Maine, ensuring Democrats retain their narrow majority in the House. This victory marks the 251st time Democrats have overperformed or won in key elections since Donald Trump took office.

Why it matters

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) supported Harriman's campaign, seeing this election as crucial to defending their House majority. The win is seen as a rebuke of the Republican Party's "toxic, out-of-touch agenda" and a sign that voters are putting their faith in Democratic leaders focused on kitchen-table issues.

The details

Last week, DNC Chair Ken Martin traveled to Lewiston to campaign for Harriman and rally Maine voters. Harriman ran a "tremendous campaign" that was "laser-focused on delivering real solutions that will drive Maine forward," according to DNC Chair Martin.

  • The special election took place last night (February 24, 2026).
  • Harriman's victory marks the 251st time Democrats have overperformed or won in key elections since Donald Trump took office.

The players

Scott Harriman

The Democratic candidate who won the House District 94 special election in Maine.

Ken Martin

The Chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) who traveled to Lewiston to campaign for Harriman.

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What they’re saying

“Scott Harriman ran a tremendous campaign that was laser-focused on delivering real solutions that will drive Maine forward. With his victory, Mainers gain another strong, commonsense Democratic leader who will fight on their behalf to lower costs, protect health care, and create jobs in their community. With this victory, Democrats are all hands on deck to strengthen Democratic power in Maine and win elections up and down the ballot in 2026 and beyond.”

— Ken Martin, DNC Chair (democrats.org)

What’s next

Democrats will look to build on this victory and strengthen their majority in the House in the 2026 elections.

The takeaway

This election result demonstrates that voters in Maine and across the country are rejecting the Republican Party's extreme agenda and instead putting their faith in Democratic leaders who are focused on addressing the key issues affecting their communities.