Biography
Elizabeth Caruso is a Republican state representative for Maine House District 72 who assumed office on December 3, 2024, and is the Republican candidate for Maine State Senate District 5 in the November 3, 2026 general election.[1][2] She faces Robert Sullebarger (D) for a Senate seat with no incumbent and is not running for re-election to the House.[1]
Caruso earned a bachelor's degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1991 and a graduate degree from the same institution in 1994, according to Ballotpedia.[1] In a 2022 Ballotpedia survey, she described herself as a small business owner in Maine's outdoor recreation tourism industry, a homeschool mother, a Registered Maine Guide and a 16-year town selectman, with degrees in engineering and an MBA.[3]
Caruso won the 2024 general election for House District 72, defeating Cynthia Soma-Hernandez, and succeeded Larry Dunphy (R).[1] For 2025-2026, Ballotpedia lists her committee assignment as the Leaves of Absence Committee.[1] She advanced from the Republican primary for Senate District 5 on June 9, 2026.[1] In the 2022 survey, she listed her priorities as upholding the Constitution, including First and Second Amendment rights, medical and educational freedom and parental rights, along with law and order, secure borders and national security.[3]
- 1.Elizabeth Caruso · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Maine State Senate elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Elizabeth Caruso - Candidate Connection survey responses · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Maine Senate District 5
Elizabeth Caruso is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Maine Senate District 5 as R. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.