Oxford County Senate Races Remain Undecided
Senate District 18 heads to a recount and District 19 awaits a ranked-choice count as Oxford County results remain unsettled.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Elections
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Republican John Andrews led Elizabeth Bosworth by 14 votes in Senate District 18, triggering a recount, while the Senate District 19 contest is being decided by a ranked-choice count of three candidates. Races in Oxford County remained undecided as of Monday, November 10, 2026.
Why it matters
The outcomes will determine control of state Senate seats in Maine's Oxford County area and affect how the Legislature is composed. Close margins and pending counts mean final results for these races could still shift.
Senate District 18 is headed to a recount after Andrews led Bosworth by 14 votes, while Senate District 19 is being decided by a ranked-choice count with Martin at 48.9% of the first-round vote at 92.52% reporting. Final certified totals for both races have not yet been released.
The details
Oxford County's House and Senate contests produced several results, including Michael Lance's 57% win in House District 79 and Ernie Fitts' 63% in House District 80. Christopher Easton defeated incumbent Peter Wood in House District 81 with 53%, Peter Lewey won House District 82 over Caleb Ness 51% to 49%, and Christopher Timothy Becker beat incumbent Marygrace Cimino in House District 83 with 53%. In the Oxford County sheriff's race, Timothy Holland won by 68 votes over incumbent Christopher Wainwright after absentee ballots were counted.
Timeline
Nov. 3: Oxford County elections were held.
Monday, Nov. 10, 2026: Senate District 18 and 19 races remained undecided.
Political Context
Maine's use of ranked-choice voting in state legislative races requires additional tabulation rounds when no candidate reaches a majority in the first count. Opposition and counter-arguments to the system have centered on voter understanding and the time required to certify results.
Maine residents in the affected Senate and House districts will not have final representation confirmed until the recount and ranked-choice count are completed. Voters in these districts should monitor official results from state election officials for certified totals.
The takeaway
Close races in Oxford County show how a few votes or a ranked-choice round can decide legislative control. Readers should watch for certified results before drawing conclusions about the final lineup.
Further reading
Track other close contests in the Elections section for additional context on Maine's ballot results.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Lewiston Sun Journal.
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