Incumbent Geoffrey Rushlau, one of Maine’s longest-serving prosecutors, has been re-elected to a sixth consecutive term as district attorney for Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Knox and Waldo counties.
Democratic challenger David Sinclair issued a concession statement Thursday.
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“We are both honored and humbled to have received the support of more than 33,000 voters throughout the district in this race,” said Sinclair, who praised Rushlau for running a “fair and positive campaign.”
Sinclair, who practices law in Bath, said unofficial results showed Rushlau leading by 840 votes in a race that saw more than 67,000 cast. Despite the close vote, Sinclair said he does not intend to ask for a recount.
Rushlau has prosecuted cases for more than 20 years in one of the state’s largest geographical districts, which includes Bath, Wiscasset and Rockland.
Rushlau was appointed to the District 6 post by former Gov. John McKernan in 1993 to fill a short-term vacancy created when William Anderson was appointed to a judicial post.
Rushlau, a Republican, won re-election in 1994, 1998, 2002, 2006 and 2010.
Dennis Hoey can be contacted at 791-6365 or at:
dhoey@pressherald.com
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