Senator Scott Cyrway Contact information

Scott Cyrway is an American deputy sheriff and politician from Maine. Cyrway, a Republican from Benton, serves as State Senator from Maine’s 16th District, representing the northern part of Kennebec, including the population center of Waterville and the immediate rural part of the county north of Waterville. He was first elected to the Maine State Senate in 2014 over incumbent Democrat Colleen Lachowicz of Waterville. He began working in Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office in 1992. He served as the State Coordinator for the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program for 22 years prior to serving in the Maine Senate. In the Senate, he served as Senate co-chair of the Veteran’s and Legal Affairs Committee.

In the 2016 Maine state senate district 16 election, incumbent Scott Cryway faced Democratic rival Henry Beck. Cyrway won with 54.2% of the vote. The primary election took place on June 14, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. Scott Cyrway ran unopposed in the Republican primary.

Scott Cyrway opposes ranked choice voting. Cyrway lives in Albion, Maine. Cyrway graduated from Lawrence High School in 1973. He earned a degree from the University of Maine in 1976. Cyrway’s career experience includes working as a deputy sheriff with the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office; a tobacco compliance agent with Howe, Cahill, and Company; and a mentor and core curriculum instructor with D.A.R.E. America International.

In the 2024 Maine State Senate elections, Cyrway ran for election to represent District 16. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024, and assumed office on December 3, 2024. His current term ends on December 1, 2026. Cyrway has been assigned to various committees throughout his legislative career, including the Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee, the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee, the Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business Committee, and the Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee.

Cyrway’s dedication to public service and his extensive experience in law enforcement and drug education have made him a respected figure in Maine politics. He continues to serve his constituents with a focus on public safety, veterans’ affairs, and community development.