Raegan LaRochelle

Raegan LaRochelle is an American politician from the state of Maine. She is a member of the Maine House of Representatives and former member of the Augusta City Council.

Raegan LaRochelle
Member of the Maine House of Representatives
Assumed office
November 10, 2021
Preceded byJustin Fecteau
Constituency86th district (2021–2022)
59th district (2022–present)
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic

LaRochelle took office as the at-large councillor on the Augusta city council in January 2020.[1] She ran in the special election to succeed Justin Fecteau, a Republican in the 86th district, and defeated James Orr, a Republican, in the election on November 2, 2021.[2]

Electoral history

2021 Maine House of Representatives 86th district special election[3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Raegan LaRochelle 1,372 56.16% +13.16%
Republican James Orr 1,071 43.83% -13.17%
Total votes 2,443 100%
Democratic gain from Republican

References

  1. Edwards, Keith (January 3, 2020). "Augusta officials sworn in by mother of new councilor". Kennebec Journal. Archived from the original on November 3, 2021. Retrieved November 4, 2021.
  2. Edwards, Keith (November 3, 2021). "Democrat elected to fill Augusta-area House seat previously held by Republican". Kennebec Journal. Archived from the original on November 3, 2021. Retrieved November 4, 2021.
  3. "Maine Election Results". The New York Times. November 2, 2021. Retrieved November 4, 2021.
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