Paul Bennett
Paul Bennett (unenrolled) is running for election to the Maine State Senate to represent District 34. Bennett declared candidacy for the general election scheduled on November 3, 2026.[source]
Bennett (Republican Party) was a member of the Maine House of Representatives, representing District 141. Bennett assumed office in 2010. Bennett left office in 2014.
Biography
Bennett earned his B.A. in accounting from Bentley University. His professional experience includes working as a math teacher and real estate agent.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Bennett served on the following committees:
| Maine committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Taxation |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Bennett served on the following committees:
| Maine committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Taxation |
Elections
2026
See also: Maine State Senate elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for Maine State Senate District 34
Daniel Sayre (D), Jonathan Fallon (R), and Paul Bennett (Unenrolled) are running in the general election for Maine State Senate District 34 on November 3, 2026.
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 | Daniel Sayre (D) | |
 | Jonathan Fallon (R) | |
 | Paul Bennett (Unenrolled) | |
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2012
Bennett won re-election in the 2012 election for Maine House of Representatives District 141. Bennett ran unopposed in the June 12 Republican primary and defeated Edward Legg (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Paul Bennet Incumbent |
51.7% | 2,869 | |
| Democratic | Edward Legg | 48.3% | 2,679 | |
| Total Votes | 5,548 | |||
2010
Bennett's opponent in the November 2 general election was Democratic incumbent Edward Legg. Bennett defeated Legg in the November 2 general election.[3]
| Maine House of Representatives General Election, District 141 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Paul Bennett (R)
|
2,441 | 53% | ||
| Edward Legg (D) | 2,029 | 44% | ||
Campaign themes
2026
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Personal
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Bennett and his wife, Julie, have three children.
Recent news
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Maine House of Representatives District 141 2010-2014 |
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Footnotes
