Biography
Kirstan Watson is the Democratic candidate for Maine House of Representatives District 140 in the November 3, 2026 general election, facing incumbent Republican Wayne Parry.[1][2] In a Ballotpedia survey, she described herself as a lifelong resident of Arundel, a small business owner and a member of the RSU 21 Board of Directors.[3]
Watson earned a high school diploma from Kennebunk High School and a degree from Southern Maine Community College in 2025, and she also attended the University of New England, according to Ballotpedia.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, she said she was the youngest of 12 children in a working-class family and has served local families and businesses for more than 25 years as an entrepreneur and community volunteer.[3] She also said she worked within Maine's Judicial Branch.[3]
Watson advanced from the Democratic primary on June 9, 2026, and Ballotpedia lists her as the Democratic candidate in the 2022 general election for the same district, in which Parry won and Ballotpedia notes she unofficially withdrew.[1] In the survey, she listed her priorities as improving affordability, supporting public education, strengthening local economies, protecting family farms and ensuring rural communities have a strong voice in Augusta.[3]
- 1.Kirstan Watson · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Maine House of Representatives elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Kirstan Watson - Candidate Connection survey · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Maine House District 140
Kirstan Watson is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Maine House District 140 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
