Rhiannon Hampson

Rhiannon Hampson is a farmer and small business owner running to defend a Democratic-held seat in the Maine House this fall. Rhiannon has deep roots in Maine and has served in many capacities in her advocacy for the people of her state. Through her work as the State Director for USDA Rural Development, working in Congresswoman Chellie Pingree’s office, and as the Vice President for Economic Development with the Gulf of Maine Research Institute, Rhiannon has overseen investments of more than $1 billion of affordable housing, renewable energy grants, buildings, and equipment for first responders throughout Maine.

With the DLCC’s support, Rhiannon is stepping up in this competitive district to ensure Democrats don’t lose a single seat in the Maine House in November.

2026 is a historic opportunity to protect and expand the Democratic majorities in the Maine House and Senate.

Democrats have held a majority in the Maine Senate since 2018 and in the House since 2012. Despite a tough year for Democrats nationwide in 2024, the DLCC’s work in Maine helped ensure the state legislature stayed blue. Since then, Democrats have built momentum with special election wins and impressive candidate recruitment across the state, and this November, we aren’t taking a single hard-won district for granted as we approach the tightly contested midterms.

The DLCC has been on the ground in Maine cycle after cycle to support state Democrats as we work to defend and expand our majorities in both chambers of the legislature. 2026 is a critical year to win competitive races and ensure Democratic majorities in the legislature can continue to deliver for the people of Maine.