Democrat Nicole N. Richards of Calais is seeking election to Maine House District 9 in the November 3, 2026 general election and has been invited to participate in The Maine Mirror’s Candidate Spotlight Series. Richards won the Democratic nomination for House District 9 and is set to face Republican incumbent Arthur K. Mingo in the general election.

Published: August 31, 2026
By: Ryan Michaels | The Maine Mirror
Series: Candidate Spotlight | 2026 Maine Elections

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Candidate: Nicole N. Richards
Office: Maine House of Representatives
District: House District 9
Party: Democratic
Residence: Calais
Election: November 3, 2026 General Election
Incumbent: No — challenging incumbent Rep. Arthur K. Mingo.

Candidate Spotlight Invitation

Richards is a Calais resident and business owner who won the Democratic nomination for House District 9 in the June 2026 primary.

1. What inspired you to seek election to the Maine House of Representatives?
2. What are the three most important issues facing the people of House District 9, and how do you hope to address them?
3. How has your experience prepared you for legislative service?
4. What principles or values guide your approach to public service?
5. Beyond politics, what would you most like the people of House District 9 to know about you?

The same five questions are being presented to candidates seeking election to the Maine House, regardless of party or political affiliation.

Participation is voluntary. If Richards chooses to participate, The Maine Mirror will publish her responses in a follow-up Candidate Spotlight using her answers verbatim.

The goal of the Candidate Spotlight Series is simple: to give candidates an equal opportunity to speak directly to Mainers and give voters an opportunity to learn more about the people asking to represent them.

References

• Maine House District 9 — 2026 Primary Candidate Listing
• The Quoddy Tides — Maine Primary Election Coverage

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