Biography
Lisa Kalp is the Democratic candidate for Maine State Senate District 4 in the November 3, 2026 general election, where she faces Chad Perkins (R) for a seat with no incumbent.[1][2] In a Ballotpedia survey, she said she is the mother of two adult children with special needs and had a farm for more than 20 years.[3]
Kalp's Ballotpedia profile lists a bachelor's degree from Boston College in 1990 and Randolph High School as her high school.[1] In the survey, she said she has volunteered as an advocate for parents of children with special needs and for older adults.[3] She said her first job was walking horses after they worked out, which she held for seven years.[3]
Kalp advanced from the Democratic primary on June 9, 2026.[1] She named three campaign messages in the survey: affordable housing, access to healthcare, and more reliable public transportation, especially in rural areas.[3] She also said compromise is necessary for policymaking.[3]
- 1.Lisa Kalp · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Maine State Senate elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Lisa Kalp - 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 4
Lisa Kalp is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Maine Senate District 4 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
