Eric Boothroyd

Eric Boothroyd is the Democratic candidate for Maine House of Representatives District 31 in the November 3, 2026 general election, facing Republican Andrew Torbett; there is no incumbent in the race.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, he described himself as a retired manufacturing production planner and environmental, health and safety administrator from Dover-Foxcroft.[2]

Eric Boothroyd advanced from the Democratic primary for District 31 on June 9, 2026.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, he said he has been a Northern Maine resident for over 45 years and is retired from the manufacturing sector, having worked at Fayscott Co. in Dexter and Formtek in Clinton as a production planner and EHS administrator.[2] He said he graduated with a BA from Olivet College and worked for three years after college as a professional musician and member of the Musicians' Union.[2] Boothroyd said he serves as treasurer of the Piscataquis Democrats, is a former delegate to the Democratic State Committee, and is an active member of the League of Women Voters of Maine.[2] He said he lives in Dover-Foxcroft with his wife, Carole, a retired educator who ran for the Maine Senate in 2016.[2]

Boothroyd said in the survey that he wants to promote legislation addressing affordability, including energy, healthcare, groceries, housing and property taxes.[2] He also said he supports environmental protection by reducing fossil fuel consumption, promoting renewable energy and addressing PFAS pollution, and that he would advocate for some form of universal healthcare.[2] He listed endorsements from Maine Conservation Voters Action Fund, the Maine Gun Safety Coalition, Planned Parenthood Maine Action Fund PAC, the Maine AFL-CIO and the Wabanaki Alliance.[2]

Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.