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Laurel Libby
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Republican Party

Candidate, Maine House of Representatives District 90

Maine House of Representatives District 90
Tenure

2022 - Present

Term ends

2026

Years in position

2

Predecessor
Prior offices
Maine House of Representatives District 64
Successor: Colleen Madigan
Predecessor: Bettyann W. Sheats

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

Next election

November 3, 2026

Education

Bachelor's

Roberts Wesleyan College, 2003

Personal
Birthplace
Bangor, Maine
Religion
Christian
Profession
Business owner
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Laurel Libby (Republican Party) is a member of the Maine House of Representatives, representing District 90. She assumed office on December 6, 2022. Her current term ends on December 1, 2026.

Libby (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Maine House of Representatives to represent District 90. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]

In February 2025, Libby was censured by the Maine House of Representatives following a social media post that included the name and picture of a transgender high school athlete.[1] To read more about the censure, please click here.

Biography

Laurel Libby was born in Bangor, Maine, and lives in Auburn, Maine.[2][3] Libby earned a B.S. in nursing from Roberts Wesleyan College in 2003.[2] Her career experience includes founding and owning Dawson Interiors LLC and working as an ICU nurse with Maine Medical Center and St. Mary's Regional Medical Center.[2][4] Libby has volunteered with a federal medical disaster relief team.[2]

Committee assignments

Note: This membership information was last updated in September 2023. Ballotpedia completes biannual updates of committee membership. If you would like to send us an update, email us at: editor@ballotpedia.org.

2023-2024

Libby was assigned to the following committees:

2021-2022

Libby 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

2026

See also: Maine House of Representatives elections, 2026

Note: At this time, Ballotpedia is combining all declared candidates for this election into one list under a general election heading. As primary election dates are published, this information will be updated to separate general election candidates from primary candidates as appropriate.

General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for Maine House of Representatives District 90

Incumbent Laurel Libby is running in the general election for Maine House of Representatives District 90 on November 3, 2026.

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Laurel Libby (R)

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2024

See also: Maine House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Maine House of Representatives District 90

Incumbent Laurel Libby defeated Daniel Campbell in the general election for Maine House of Representatives District 90 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
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Laurel Libby (R)
 
51.4
 
2,832
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Daniel Campbell (D)
 
48.6
 
2,678

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

Total votes: 5,510
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Democratic primary election

Democratic Primary for Maine House of Representatives District 90

The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Daniel Campbell in round 1 .

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

Total votes: 375
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Republican primary election

Republican Primary for Maine House of Representatives District 90

The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Laurel Libby in round 1 .

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

Total votes: 473
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Endorsements

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Pledges

Libby signed the following pledges.

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2022

See also: Maine House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Maine House of Representatives District 90

Incumbent Laurel Libby won election in the general election for Maine House of Representatives District 90 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Laurel Libby (R)
 
100.0
 
3,075

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

Total votes: 3,075
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Democratic primary election

Democratic Primary for Maine House of Representatives District 90

The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Amy Dieterich in round 1 .

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

Total votes: 367
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Republican primary election

Republican Primary for Maine House of Representatives District 90

The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Laurel Libby in round 1 .

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

Total votes: 345
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2020

See also: Maine House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Maine House of Representatives District 64

Laurel Libby defeated incumbent Bettyann W. Sheats in the general election for Maine House of Representatives District 64 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Image of Laurel Libby
Laurel Libby (R) Candidate Connection
 
54.4
 
2,949
Image of Bettyann W. Sheats
Bettyann W. Sheats (D) Candidate Connection
 
45.6
 
2,471

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

Total votes: 5,420
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Democratic primary election

Democratic Primary for Maine House of Representatives District 64

The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Bettyann W. Sheats in round 1 .

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

Total votes: 965
Candidate Connection = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey.

Republican primary election

Republican Primary for Maine House of Representatives District 64

The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Laurel Libby in round 1 .

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

Total votes: 606
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Campaign themes

2026

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2024

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2022

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2020

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Candidate Connection

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I am a lifelong Mainer, wife, mother, registered nurse, small business owner, political activist, and, now, candidate for Maine State Representative. My husband, John, and I were both born and raised in Maine, and our family has lived in Auburn for the past decade. We have five children, ranging in age from three to 18. An avid runner, I have enjoyed discovering new trails and running routes all through our beautiful district. Whether we are having a picnic lunch while watching the ducks at Pettingill Park, spending Saturday morning at our amazing Auburn Public Library, or tromping through the woods at Grampy's house in Minot, our family loves living in this area. I want my children to grow up with the same rights and freedoms that I have taken for granted for most of my life. I want to make sure they, too, have the opportunity to live, work, and raise their own families right here in Maine. I am running for office because I see problems in my beloved home state, and I want to be part of the solution. I believe in every Mainer's right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. I feel that too many of Maine's people are being left out of the American Dream as our government passes legislation regulating every area of our lives.
  • A responsibly balanced budget is a need, not a want. Fiscal responsibility means knowing that a rainy day fund is best left for a rainy day.
  • Mainers should have their voices heard by their legislators, not shrugged off for an agenda. I will give Maine people a seat at the table.
  • I know that if Maine isn't open for business, it's closed to progress.
I believe in every Mainer's right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. I am a strong proponent of the 2nd Amendment, and all other rights granted by the Constitution. As Representative, I will support legislation that protects those rights.

Raised in a large family, and as the mother of five children, I have had to learn how to make a dollar stretch. I know that a balanced budget is important, and I am frustrated at the reckless spending in Augusta and the massive tax burden that Mainers are being asked to shoulder. I feel strongly that having a responsible budget isn't a want but a need.

As a nurse, I have a unique perspective on the medical needs of Maine's people. I was a member of the MA-1 Medical Disaster Relief team for a decade, and traveled to Puerto Rico in 2017 as part of the hurricane relief effort. I have watched health care deteriorate in the greatest country in the world, and I think we can do better. I would like to see the health care industry be more about "care" and less about "industry."

As a small business owner myself, I understand that small and medium sized businesses are the backbone of Maine's economy. My first job was scooping ice cream at a locally owned eatery, so I learned early the impact of a small business in the community. We need to continue to attract young families and their businesses to Maine and keep growing our economy, which in turn will help provide for the care of our deserving elders.

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Campaign finance summary

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Laurel Libby campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* Maine House of Representatives District 90Won general$132,114 $80,367
2022Maine House of Representatives District 90Won general$62,238 $28,663
2020Maine House of Representatives District 64Won general$45,163 N/A**
Grand total$239,514 $109,030
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.

Scorecards

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Noteworthy events

Censure by the Maine House of Representatives (2025)

See also: Elected officials censured by state legislatures

On February 26, 2025, the Maine House of Representatives voted 75-70 to censure Libby. The censure came in response to a social media post created by Libby that included the name and picture of a transgender high school athlete.[1] In the post, Libby criticized Maine Public Schools for failing to comply with an executive order issued by President Donald Trump (R) that sought to ban transgender athletes from participating in women's sports.[5][6] Supporters of the censure claimed Libby's behavior violated the legislature's code of ethics and could potentially bring harm to the student.[1] Opponents argued the student's information was publicly available prior to Libby's post, saying the censure was issued by the Democratic-led chamber because of differences in political beliefs.[1][7]

Following the vote, Libby was offered time to draft an apology by House Speaker Ryan Fecteau (D). Libby refused, arguing the censure was unconstitutional.[8] As a result, she will be unable to speak on the floor or cast a vote until she issues a formal apology.[1][8]

On March 11, 2025, Libby and a group of constituents filed a lawsuit in federal court to have the censure overturned saying it was a violation of the First and 14th amendments of the U.S. Constitution.[9][10] Judge Melissa DuBose of the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island issued a ruling on April 18, 2025, denying the claim of relief in the lawsuit. Libby responded to the ruling thanking her constituents for their support and saying, "this fight is far from over."[11]

On April 28, 2025, Libby sought an emergency injunction from the United States Supreme Court to stop the censure, pending appeals of her March relief claim lawsuit.[12] On May 20, 2025, the United States Supreme Court ruled 7-2 in favor of Libby to restore her voting rights in the Maine House of Representatives. Responding to the order, Libby stated "this is a victory not just for my constituents, but for the Constitution itself.”[13]

On June 25, 2025, the Maine House of Representatives voted 115-16 on a resolution to rescind the restrictions of Libby's speaking and voting privileges. Libby stated "From day one, this was a blatant violation of the Constitution. I have never apologized, and never will apologize, for speaking up in defense of Maine girls and their right to a fair, safe, and level playing field."[14][15]

Libby is the fourth member of the Maine House of Representatives to be censured since its founding in 1827.[1][16] Two legislators were censured in 2024 and one was censured in 2001.

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    Footnotes

    1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Maine Public, “Maine House votes to censure lawmaker over social media posts showing transgender minor,” February 26, 2025
    2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on June 4, 2020
    3. ↑ Maine House of Representatives, "Laurel D. Libby," accessed April 27, 2023
    4. ↑ LinkedIn, "Laurel Libby," accessed April 27, 2023
    5. ↑ NPR, "Trump signs order that seeks to ban transgender athletes from women's sports," February 5, 2028
    6. ↑ Fox News, "Trump admin executive order banning transgender participation in women's sports just the start, expert says," February 10, 2025
    7. ↑ WGME, "Maine lawmaker who outed trans teen censured for violating legislative code of ethics," February 25, 2025
    8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 WGME, “White House defends Maine lawmaker who shared photo of trans student athlete,” March 5, 2025
    9. ↑ Bangor Daily News, “Censured Maine lawmaker sues House speaker to get her vote back,” March 11, 2025
    10. ↑ Fox News, "Maine Rep Laurel Libby appeals Biden-appointed judge's verdict on controversial trans athlete censure," April 22, 2025
    11. ↑ Maine Wire, “Federal Court Rules Against Rep. Libby’s Suit, Effectively Upholding Her Censure and Silencing,” April 18, 2025
    12. ↑ WMTW, “Maine Rep. Laurel Libby seeks injunction from Supreme Court to stop censure,” April 28, 2025
    13. ↑ AP News, “Supreme Court orders Maine House to restore vote of GOP lawmaker who ID-ed trans teen athlete online,” May 20, 2025
    14. ↑ The Center Square, “Censure of Maine lawmaker Laurel Libby reversed,” June 26, 2025
    15. ↑ Portland Press Herald, “Maine House votes to restore Rep. Laurel Libby’s speaking privileges,” June 26, 2025
    16. ↑ Maine State Legislature, "Discipline of Maine Legislators," accessed April 30, 2025

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    Lydia Crafts (D)     		Maine House of Representatives District 90
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    Bettyann W. Sheats (D)     		Maine House of Representatives District 64
    2020-2022    		 Succeeded by
    Colleen Madigan (D)


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