Harold Stewart
2020 - Present
2024
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Harold Stewart (Republican Party) (also known as Trey) is a member of the Maine State Senate, representing District 2. He assumed office on December 2, 2020. His current term ends on December 4, 2024.
Stewart (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Maine State Senate to represent District 2. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024. He advanced from the Republican primary on June 11, 2024.
Stewart was elected minority leader of the Senate in November 2022.[1]
Biography
Harold Stewart was born and lives in Presque Isle, Maine.[2][3] Stewart graduated from Presque Isle High School in 2012. He earned an undergraduate degree in political science and sociology from the University of Maine in 2016 and an M.B.A. from the University of Maine in 2018.[4][5]
Stewart's career experience includes working in the office of former U.S. Congressman Bruce Poliquin, for the Aroostook Partnership, and with the Northern Maine Development Commission.[4] He has volunteered with the Presque Isle Rotary Club, Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce, Aroostook County Action Program Board of Directors, National Conference of State Legislatures Board of Directors, Northeast Forest Fire Protection Compact, and with the Presque Isle Fire Department as a firefighter.[4]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Stewart was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Stewart was assigned to the following committees:
- Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee
- Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee
2019-2020
Stewart was assigned to the following committees:
- Joint Rules Committee
- Taxation Committee
- Rules and Business of the House Committee
- Legislative Council
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Maine committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Education and Cultural Affairs |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Maine State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Maine State Senate District 2
Incumbent Harold Stewart and Matthew J. Rush are running in the general election for Maine State Senate District 2 on November 5, 2024.
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 | Matthew J. Rush (D) | |
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Democratic primary election
Democratic Primary for Maine State Senate District 2
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Matthew J. Rush in round 1 .
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Total votes: 626 |
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Republican primary election
Republican Primary for Maine State Senate District 2
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Harold Stewart in round 1 .
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Total votes: 2,176 |
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2022
State Senate
See also: Maine State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Maine State Senate District 2
Incumbent Harold Stewart defeated Danielle A. Fienberg in the general election for Maine State Senate District 2 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Harold Stewart (R) | 70.0 | 11,681 |
 | Danielle A. Fienberg (D) | 30.0 | 4,997 | |
| Total votes: 16,678 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Laura Farnsworth (D)
Democratic primary election
Democratic Primary for Maine State Senate District 2
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Laura Farnsworth in round 1 .
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Total votes: 656 |
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Republican primary election
Republican Primary for Maine State Senate District 2
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Harold Stewart in round 1 .
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Total votes: 1,899 |
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U.S. House
See also: Maine's 2nd Congressional District election, 2022
General election
General election for U.S. House Maine District 2
The ranked-choice voting election was won by Jared Golden in round 2 . The results of Round are displayed below. To see the results of other rounds, use the dropdown menu above to select a round and the table will update.
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Total votes: 316,382 |
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Democratic primary election
Democratic Primary for U.S. House Maine District 2
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Jared Golden in round 1 .
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Total votes: 25,684 |
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Michael Sutton (D)
Republican primary election
Republican Primary for U.S. House Maine District 2
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Bruce Poliquin in round 1 .
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Total votes: 36,848 |
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Garret Swazey (R)
- Harold Stewart (R)
- Michael D. Perkins (R)
2020
See also: Maine State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Maine State Senate District 2
Harold Stewart defeated incumbent Michael Carpenter and Henry John Bear in the general election for Maine State Senate District 2 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Harold Stewart (R) | 56.8 | 10,838 |
 | Michael Carpenter (D) | 43.0 | 8,208 | |
 | Henry John Bear (G) (Write-in) | 0.2 | 34 | |
| Total votes: 19,080 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic Primary for Maine State Senate District 2
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Michael Carpenter in round 1 .
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Total votes: 1,672 |
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Republican primary election
Republican Primary for Maine State Senate District 2
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Harold Stewart in round 1 .
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Total votes: 2,554 |
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2018
General election
General election for Maine House of Representatives District 147
Incumbent Harold Stewart defeated Robert Saucier in the general election for Maine House of Representatives District 147 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Harold Stewart (R) | 58.0 | 1,737 |
 | Robert Saucier (D) | 42.0 | 1,256 | |
| Total votes: 2,993 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Maine House of Representatives District 147
Robert Saucier advanced from the Democratic primary for Maine House of Representatives District 147 on June 12, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Robert Saucier | 100.0 | 420 |
| Total votes: 420 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Maine House of Representatives District 147
Incumbent Harold Stewart advanced from the Republican primary for Maine House of Representatives District 147 on June 12, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Harold Stewart | 100.0 | 526 |
| Total votes: 526 | |||
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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.[6]
Harold Stewart defeated incumbent Robert Saucier in the Maine House of Representatives District 147 general election.[7]
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Harold Stewart |
55.02% | 2,196 | |
| Democratic | Robert Saucier Incumbent | 44.98% | 1,795 | |
| Total Votes | 3,991 | |||
| Source: Maine Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Robert Saucier ran unopposed in the Maine House of Representatives District 147 Democratic primary.[8][9]
| Maine House of Representatives, District 147 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Democratic | Robert Saucier Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Harold Stewart ran unopposed in the Maine House of Representatives District 147 Republican primary.[8][9]
| Maine House of Representatives, District 147 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Harold Stewart (unopposed) | |
Campaign themes
2024
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2022
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2020
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With deep roots in Aroostook County, Harold "Trey" Stewart is seeking election to the Maine Senate after serving two terms in the Maine House and as a member of legislative leadership. Stewart will seek to enhance Aroostook County's relevance in Augusta and has a proven track record of effective representation, passing more legislation than any Republican in the House last year, while serving in the minority party. This legislation included workforce development efforts that received nation-wide accolades, strengthening benefits for Maine's veteran population, life-saving legislation combatting the opioid epidemic, and fighting to ensure rural Maine students have the same access to quality education as their urban counterparts, among other important initiatives.
Stewart's campaign focus is on creating and strengthening economic opportunities in Northern Maine so that future generations in the County can raise their families in the greatest place on Earth. His slogan is Jobs. Family. Future. and these words have guided his successes in the House and will continue to guide him as a Senator. Stewart has served for four years as as the youngest member of Maine's legislature and has proven that his youth is his advantage because he understands that the decisions made in Augusta will impact his and future generations more than any other. He knows that working together to improve the lives of the hard-working people in Northern Maine is the best way to protect that future.
- Jobs. As a jobs-centric legislator, I focus on policies that will create and strengthen opportunities in rural Maine.
- Family. Retaining our young people and attracting more working families to rural Maine is a top priority to ensure that the future of the County is strong.
- Future. As the youngest member of the legislature and soon to be the youngest member of the State Senate, building a bright future for Northern Maine is possible if we work together to get the job done.
Working in economic development while serving in the legislature has shown me that we need a strong economy if we want a robust and vibrant society. We need to strengthen key industries in Maine by getting government out of the way and allowing hard-working folks to do what they're good at and have been doing for generations here. While southern Maine is often pushing policies that negatively impact the rural parts of the state, we need champions for the rural Maine economy in Augusta. I've been that champion for the four years I've served in the House and look forward to continuing that work in the Senate.
I have pledged to not raise taxes in Augusta, and I will stand by that pledge as a Senator. In the House I fought to lower our property tax burden and will continue to do so. I believe the best way to generate tax revenue is to allow the private sector to flourish and create as much opportunity for folks to earn a good living and provide for their families. Creating opportunities for meaningful careers in rural Maine, not just jobs, is what I pledge to work hard at in Augusta.
As a member of a military family, taking care of our veterans and protecting their benefits is critical to me. While we achieved some successes in combatting the opioid crisis, there's more work to do to prevent Maine families and small communities from being destroyed by this scourge.
As a Senator, I'll continue to work on these policies and others to ensure our future here remains bright.
My parents and grandparents have been the biggest role models in my life. They've all dedicated themselves to building opportunities in Northern Maine and serving our community as best that they can, including given back whenever possible. These examples have had an impact on the way that I try to live my life and contribute to the community that I'm so humbled and honored to represent in the legislature.
Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln by Doris Kearns Goodwin.
The ability to listen to their constituents, get out and meet and talk with them, and understand what challenges they're facing at eye-level. The ability to think critically about solving problems in creative and out-of-the-box ways to make lives better for those you represent. The ability to work with others and in a team setting in order to accomplish your goals and represent the people who elected you in the highest and best capacity that you can to give them the most meaningful seat at the negotiations table.
One where the future of Northern Maine and Aroostook County is stronger, brighter, and better-off than it was when I was growing up here. I want to see the County and rural Maine be successful and will fight everyday to ensure that goal becomes a reality so that the next generation of County kids to be raised here will have the same opportunities I did.
9/11 was the first major historical event that I can remember (I was 7 at the time). I remember being in school when the towers fell and it became clear that we were under attack. It was a scary time for a young boy, but I also remember how our community and nation came together after that moment.
I've got memories of helping with the family business on Main Street as a child. But, I have to say, my favorite job was volunteering for the local fire department. On the day I turned 18 years old, I registered to vote and filled-out the paperwork to join the volunteer fire department. This is the best job in the world and I proudly served my community for five years there, before being elected to office the first time.
Being the youngest member of the legislature for the past four years has been a challenge that can be frustrating at times, but I've learned to work with the people who are willing to work with me and figure out ways to be effective and represent my constituents as best that I can.
It can be an asset, but I also believe that new ideas, fresh ways of thinking, and positive energy are also necessary to help address the modern challenges we are facing.
Rural Maine needs to address our population shortage, otherwise, we will continue to experience the other challenges we are seeing, like increasing healthcare, energy, and education costs, as well as a growing tax burden on those who remain here. We need to reverse this trend and draw in more younger people by showcasing the opportunities that exist here and that this is the best place in the world to raise a family and grow up.
One with a mutual respect for the separate but co-equal branches of government.
Absolutely. I've worked hard to build relationships across the board in the four years I've been there. Politics is a people business, so you have to be able to build coalitions and work with others in order to get things done. I've demonstrated that I've been able to do that effectively as evident by the fact that I passed more legislation last year than any Republican in Maine by working with folks from across the aisle and finding the areas of common ground to get things done. I plan on continuing to build and grow these relationships as a member of the State Senate next year.
I'm currently a member of legislative leadership, so I don't serve on a committee, but I've previously served on the Education and Cultural Affairs Committee, the Taxation Committee, and the Opioid Task Force. I was elected by my peers to serve as one of two House Republican Leaders in this legislature because I was able to demonstrate that, even though I'm young, I'm able to find ways to work with folks both inside and outside of our caucus to get the job done and ensure that we have a meaningful seat at the table during negotiations. This is the pragmatic but vigorous approach to advocating for my constituents that I use when representing rural Maine and will continue to use in the Senate.
I presently am the Assistant House Minority Leader.
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2023
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2022
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In 2022, the Maine State Legislature was in session from January 5 to May 9.
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2021
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In 2021, the Maine State Legislature was in session from December 2 to March 30.
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2020
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In 2020, the Maine State Legislature was in session from January 8 to March 17.
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2019
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In 2019, the Maine State Legislature was in session from December 5 through June 19.
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2018
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In 2018, the Maine State Legislature was in session from January 3 to May 2. The legislature held a special session from June 19 to September 13.
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2017
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In 2017, the Maine State Legislature was in session from December 7 through July 4. The legislature reconvened on July 20. The legislature held a veto session on August 2. The legislature held its first special session on October 23. The legislature held its second special session on November 6.
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2016
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In 2016, the Maine State Legislature was in session from January 6 through April 20. A one-day veto session was held on April 29.
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Footnotes
- ↑ WMTW 8, "Maine Republicans seek to rebrand by electing new state legislative leaders," November 22, 2022
- ↑ Facebook, "Trey Stewart," accessed January 16, 2021
- ↑ Maine House of Representatives, "Harold "Trey" L. Stewart III," accessed January 16, 2021
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Maine Senate Republicans, "Senator Trey Stewart," accessed January 16, 2021
- ↑ Stewart for Senate, "About," accessed January 16, 2021
- ↑ Politics1.com, "Maine," archived December 31, 2015
- ↑ Maine Secretary of State, "2016 Election Results," accessed December 20, 2016
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Maine Secretary of State, "List of Candidates who have filed for the June 14, 2016 Primary Election," accessed March 20, 2016
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Maine Secretary of State, "Tabulations for Primary Elections held on June 14, 2016," accessed August 11, 2016
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| Preceded by Michael Carpenter (D) |
Maine State Senate District 2 2020-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Maine House of Representatives District 147 2016-2020 |
Succeeded by Joseph Underwood (R) |
