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Allison Hepler
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Democratic Party

Maine House of Representatives District 49
Tenure

2022 - Present

Term ends

2026

Years in position

2

Predecessor
Prior offices
Maine House of Representatives District 53
Successor: Michael Lemelin
Predecessor: Jeffrey K. Pierce

Compensation

Base salary

16,245.12 for the first regular session. $11,668.32 for the second regular session.

Per diem

$70/day for lodging (or round-trip mileage up to $0.55/mile in lieu of housing, plus tolls). $50/day for meals.

Elections and appointments
Last elected

November 5, 2024

Education

High school

Pennsbury High School

Bachelor's

Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 1976

Ph.D

Temple University, 1996

Personal
Birthplace
Trenton, N.J.
Religion
Non-practicing
Profession
Retired teacher
Contact

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Allison Hepler (Democratic Party) is a member of the Maine House of Representatives, representing District 49. She assumed office on December 6, 2022. Her current term ends on December 1, 2026.

Hepler (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Maine House of Representatives to represent District 49. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Hepler completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Allison Hepler was born in Trenton, New Jersey. She graduated from Pennsbury High School. Hepler earned a bachelor's degree from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1976 and Ph.D. in history from Temple University in 1996. Her career experience includes working as a history professor with the University of Maine at Farmington. Hepler has been affiliated with the Woolwich Historical Society, the Woolwich Select Board, Maine's First Ship, the Bath Farmers Market, the Sagadahoc County Local Emergency Planning Committee, the MaineHousing Home, and the Patten Free Library.[1][2][3]

Committee assignments

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2023-2024

Hepler was assigned to the following committees:

2021-2022

Hepler was assigned to the following committees:

2019-2020

Hepler was assigned to the following committees:


The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.


Elections

2024

See also: Maine House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Maine House of Representatives District 49

Incumbent Allison Hepler defeated Vincent Brown in the general election for Maine House of Representatives District 49 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Allison Hepler
Allison Hepler (D) Candidate Connection
 
61.4
 
3,923
Image of Vincent Brown
Vincent Brown (R) Candidate Connection
 
38.6
 
2,471

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 6,394
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Democratic primary election

Democratic Primary for Maine House of Representatives District 49

The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Allison Hepler in round 1 .

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 911
Candidate Connection = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey.

Republican primary election

Republican Primary for Maine House of Representatives District 49

The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Vincent Brown in round 1 .

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 440
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Endorsements

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2022

See also: Maine House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Maine House of Representatives District 49

Incumbent Allison Hepler defeated Kelly James in the general election for Maine House of Representatives District 49 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Allison Hepler
Allison Hepler (D)
 
57.6
 
3,284
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Kelly James (R)
 
42.4
 
2,413

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 5,697
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Democratic primary election

Democratic Primary for Maine House of Representatives District 49

The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Allison Hepler in round 1 .

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 577
Candidate Connection = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey.

Republican primary election

Republican Primary for Maine House of Representatives District 49

The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Richard Tetrev in round 1 .

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 410
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2020

See also: Maine House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Maine House of Representatives District 53

Incumbent Allison Hepler defeated Jeffrey K. Pierce in the general election for Maine House of Representatives District 53 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Allison Hepler
Allison Hepler (D)
 
51.7
 
3,180
Image of Jeffrey K. Pierce
Jeffrey K. Pierce (R)
 
48.3
 
2,976

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 6,156
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Democratic primary election

Democratic Primary for Maine House of Representatives District 53

The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Allison Hepler in round 1 .

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 1,400
Candidate Connection = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey.

Republican primary election

Republican Primary for Maine House of Representatives District 53

The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Jeffrey K. Pierce in round 1 .

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 686
Candidate Connection = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey.

2018

See also: Maine House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Maine House of Representatives District 53

Allison Hepler defeated incumbent Jeffrey K. Pierce in the general election for Maine House of Representatives District 53 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Allison Hepler
Allison Hepler (D)
 
51.2
 
2,583
Image of Jeffrey K. Pierce
Jeffrey K. Pierce (R)
 
48.8
 
2,466

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 5,049
(100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Maine House of Representatives District 53

Allison Hepler advanced from the Democratic primary for Maine House of Representatives District 53 on June 12, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Allison Hepler
Allison Hepler
 
100.0
 
1,036

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.

Total votes: 1,036
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Maine House of Representatives District 53

Incumbent Jeffrey K. Pierce advanced from the Republican primary for Maine House of Representatives District 53 on June 12, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Jeffrey K. Pierce
Jeffrey K. Pierce
 
100.0
 
876

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.

Total votes: 876
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2016

See also: Maine House of Representatives elections, 2016

Elections for the Maine House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on June 14, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 15, 2016.[4]

Incumbent Jeffrey Pierce defeated William Neilson in the Maine House of Representatives District 53 general election.[5]

Maine House of Representatives, District 53 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.png Jeffrey Pierce Incumbent 58.68% 3,309
     Democratic William Neilson 41.32% 2,330
Total Votes 5,639
Source: Maine Secretary of State

William Neilson defeated Allison Hepler in the Maine House of Representatives District 53 Democratic primary.[6][7]

Maine House of Representatives, District 53 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.png William Neilson 51.31% 371
     Democratic Allison Hepler 48.69% 352
Total Votes 723


Incumbent Jeffrey Pierce ran unopposed in the Maine House of Representatives District 53 Republican primary.[6][7]

Maine House of Representatives, District 53 Republican Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
    Republican Green check mark transparent.png Jeffrey Pierce Incumbent (unopposed)


Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Allison Hepler completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Hepler's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I've lived in Woolwich for over 40 years, the first several years of which were spent in a cabin where my late husband and I lived while we built a house. I've been honored to serve in the Maine legislature for 6 years. The first 4 years, I represented the towns of Arrowsic, Dresden, Georgetown, Phippsburg, Woolwich, and part of Richmond. After redistricting in 2022, I now represent the people of Arrowsic, Georgetown, Phippsburg, West Bath and Woolwich. My public service has been shaped by being on the Woolwich selectboard where I am in my 13th year. It's also been shaped my teaching experience at the University of Maine at Farmington, where I was lucky to teach history for 28 years. Before that, I've been a steel worker, house carpenter, printer, and retail sales clerk. I'm actively involved in several volunteer activities, for the Woolwich Historical Society, for Maine's First Ship, the Patten Free Library board, the Bath Farmers Market, and our county's Local Emergency Planning Committee. All of this reminds me of the tremendous honor I've been given to give back to my community, this time in public service as a representative in the Maine State Legislature.
  • We can have both a resilient marine economy and a healthy and a resilient environment. The winter storms of 2024 have made it clear that the climate is changing and we need to adapt, which will take many forms. It also requires a recognition that our heritage natural-resources-based industries in fishing and farming deserve our support. Our farmers and fishermen have been some of the best stewards of our environment because they recognize that their livelihood relies on maintaining the resource.
  • Maine's best resource is her people. We need to ensure a quality education from pre-K through high school and beyond. We need to provide opportunities for our young adults to live and work and raise families in this state. And we need options in caring for our older residents. A a former teacher, I understand the importance of and support well-rounded education, both in academics and practical and technical skills. Maine also needs to be part of the 21st century workforce as well as support our heritage industries in the woods and on the water. My work on Marine Resources committee illustrates my commitment. Finally, I serve on an advisory board for home-sharing, as one housing option for our seniors.
  • Maine needs to invest in its infrastructure - its roads and bridges as well as our communication system, including broadband. If the pandemic taught us anything, it was that high-speed internet was essential in our rural communities. I've been lucky to be part of a multi-town team to support broadband in our communities. I also understand the challenges involved in maintaining municipal networks and plan to work on this in the next legislature. Living in a community adjacent to a large employer like Bath Iron Works means not only having a deep appreciation of our roads but also what it takes to maintain them. Finally, infrastructure also includes ensuring reliable utilities such as electricity, water and energy.
Marine resources, and recycling and reuse programs.
Transparency, honesty, and responsiveness. What I learned from serving in local government is that the vast majority of decisions are made in public. That's what the public expects and deserves, and I've brought that perspective with me to state government, not only in my committee work, but also in my communication with constituents. That's where honesty and responsiveness also deserve our full attention. I believe that the people I represent deserve to know my views on an issue, and how I came to that decision. That said, I will listen to everyone who takes the time to contact me, and I learn from every one of those interactions. In many way, it's how I develop my own thoughts about an issue. I also make a point to seek out different people's perspectives, by participating in a variety of public events, for instance. My most important job is to be responsive to the people I represent, whether it's to find an answer about teacher certification, how to cut through red tape in a government agency, or to do my best to resolve a complaint about a particular state service. I will always get back to people with an answer, even if it's not the answer they want.
I'm a listener, a collaborator, and I'm genuinely passionate about finding answers or solutions or simply learning about something brand new.
To work together. What most people don't see is that the vast majority of decisions made in the Maine legislature are unanimous or at least bipartisan. I work hard on this. As co-chair of Marine Resources, for instance, we collectively suggest amendments, change language, and finalize a bill that we can all support. Compromise is not a dirty word in the Maine legislature, and I am proud of that. In my bill to overhaul Maine's bottle redemption program, I was proud to have achieved a unanimous vote of support in the committee; it was a recognition that all of the parties worked hard to reach agreement, even if no one got everything they wanted. The result is a law that will make the system sustainable into the future,
That hard work on behalf of public service can also be the most rewarding work you never knew you wanted.
I worked at a local bakery while in high school. It lasted for one year.
Letting go of something I can't change.
The Governor is head of the executive branch, but the legislative committees have oversight of the executive departments. My experience of this relationship has been one of thoughtfulness and openness, and of a shared mission, because we all want what's best for Maine. I have always had good communication with the executive branch, and have always appreciated the Governor's candor, even if I haven't always agreed with her position. It's the nature of democracy.
Here are two: (1) Affordably housing our older residents while also affordably housing our young families, and (2) effectively developing climate resilience plans for a changing environment.
It has certainly been beneficial to me. Being in local government allowed me to bring knowledge and experience about the relationship between towns and the state. That said, our citizen legislature needs a variety of experiences, and I deeply appreciate the experiences of others I serve with.
It's not only beneficial, it's absolutely essential. It's not only a practical benefit when you need the votes to pass something you feel is important, but it also makes for a better working environment. Even if we don't agree in the end, building trust among your colleagues is critical. You need that honesty to do a good job for the people of the state of Maine.
I admire the legislator who can not only see the big picture, but also understands and appreciates the details.
No, this job is incredibly satisfying and fulfilling.
This is a story about health insurance: I knew two men, about the same age, who had heart issues. One was self-employed and had a small business. The other worked for a large employer in the area. Research indicated that a cardiac rehabilitation program would benefit people with their conditions. The health insurance for the man with the large employer covered the cardiac rehab program. The insurance program for the small businessman did not. There's a fundamental unfairness about how one's employment determined what quality of health care these men received.
It depends on the nature of the emergency. During the Covid-19 epidemic, I feel it was important for the medical and public health expert in the state to take the lead.
In this next session, I will submit a bill that tackles the insurance challenges of municipally-owned broadband systems.
Maine Education Association, Maine State Employees Association, Maine AFL-CIO, Sierra Club of Maine, Maine Conservation Voters
Marine Resources, Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, and the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, which are the committees I currently serve on. Our district has a strong marine economy, a strong hunting and fishing heritage, and includes two State Parks (which is covered under the Department of ACF ).
I've been lucky to serve on the Woolwich selectboard for 13 years, where we have developed and managed 13 municipal budgets. These are public workshops, and the budgets are voted on at Town Meetings. I feel a deep responsibility to strike a careful balance between wants and needs, and, finally, what we can afford. I never forget that these are taxpayer dollars that are at stake.
The only change I'd consider is requiring that a certain percentage of signatures come from each Congressional district.

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2022

Allison Hepler did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

2020

Allison Hepler did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.


Campaign finance summary

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Allison Hepler campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* Maine House of Representatives District 49Won general$17,459 $17,459
2022Maine House of Representatives District 49Won general$17,089 $17,018
2020Maine House of Representatives District 53Won general$16,428 N/A**
2018Maine House of Representatives District 53Won general$14,804 N/A**
Grand total$65,780 $34,476
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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    Footnotes

    1. ↑ Maine House of Representatives, "Allison Hepler," accessed April 25, 2023
    2. ↑ LinkedIn, "Allison Hepler," accessed April 25, 2023
    3. ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on August 12, 2024
    4. ↑ Politics1.com, "Maine," archived December 31, 2015
    5. ↑ Maine Secretary of State, "2016 Election Results," accessed December 20, 2016
    6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Maine Secretary of State, "List of Candidates who have filed for the June 14, 2016 Primary Election," accessed March 20, 2016
    7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Maine Secretary of State, "Tabulations for Primary Elections held on June 14, 2016," accessed August 11, 2016

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    Preceded by
    Poppy Arford (D)     		Maine House of Representatives District 49
    2022-Present    		 Succeeded by
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    Preceded by
    Jeffrey K. Pierce (R)     		Maine House of Representatives District 53
    2018-2022    		 Succeeded by
    Michael Lemelin (R)


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