Democrat Victoria P. Kornfield of Bangor is seeking election to Maine House District 23 in the November 3, 2026 general election and has been invited to participate in The Maine Mirror’s Candidate Spotlight Series. Kornfield won the Democratic primary for District 23 with 53.6% of the vote and will face Republican Brian A. Ames in the general election.

Published: September 23, 2026
By: Ryan Michaels | The Maine Mirror
Series: Candidate Spotlight | 2026 Maine Elections

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Candidate: Victoria P. Kornfield
Office: Maine House of Representatives
District: House District 23
Party: Democratic
Residence: Bangor
Election: November 3, 2026 General Election
Incumbent: No — former state representative

Candidate Spotlight Invitation

Kornfield is a retired educator and former member of the Maine House of Representatives. During her previous legislative service, she represented part of Bangor and served on the Legislature’s Education and Cultural Affairs Committee, including as House chair.

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 23, 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 23 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 Kornfield 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 Legislature — Legislative records for Victoria P. Kornfield.
• WABI — 2026 Maine Primary Results, House District 23.

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