This election is critical for public schools in Maine. We know we need to elect leaders who will promote, protect, and improve public education in our state. Maine schools are charged with helping children learn, grow, and realize their potential. Prioritizing our public schools is the only way kids in every community in Maine will be prepared to succeed in our diverse society and dynamic global economy.
Who we elect to represent us in Augusta has a huge impact on public schools here in Maine. Our state legislature determines whether we can continue to make progress for educators, students, and Maine families. This election will decide the strength of our school system moving forward, and we need to elect candidates who support:
- More state funding for schools to keep property taxes in check
- Increasing teacher and educator pay
- Free meals for all students
- More support for career and technical education
- Free community college
When we vote and support candidates committed to our local public schools, we can ensure Maine children can learn from highly qualified educators in well-resourced public schools. With all seats in the State House and Senate up for voting this cycle, it has never been more critical that we vote for state legislators who will promote, protect, and improve public education in our state.
All 151 seats are up in the State House and all 35 seats are up in the State Senate. Who we elect to represent us in Augusta will have a huge impact on whether we can continue to make progress for educators and students or whether we will need to spend all our time and efforts stopping bad policies and proposals from moving forward. Our state legislature has a huge influence on our public schools. Please be sure to vote for candidates who are committed to our local public schools here in Maine.
Endorsed Candidates
State House Races
HD1: John Martin
HD2: Roland “Danny” Martin
HD3: David McCrea
HD4: Samantha Paradis
HD5: Kevin Freeman
HD6: Melanie Tompkins
HD9: Darin McGaw
HD12: Billy Faulkingham
HD13: J. Mark Worth
HD14: Gary Friedmann
HD15: Holly Eaton
HD16: Nina Milliken
HD17: Ronald Russell
HD21: Ambureen Rana
HD22: Laura Supica
HD23: Amy Roeder
HD24: Joseph Perry
HD25: Laurie Osher
HD26: James Dill
HD28: Natalie DiPentino
HD29: Laurie York
HD30: Louis Sidell
HD31: Joseph Brown
HD36: Shelby Wright
HD37: Scott Cuddy
HD38: Stephen Ellis
HD39: Janice Dodge
HD40: David Ray
HD41: Victoria Doudera
HD42: Valli Geiger
HD43: Ann Matlack
HD44: Bill Pluecker
HD46: Lydia Crafts
HD48: Holly Stover
HD49: Allison Hepler
HD50: David Sinclair
HD51: Rafael Macias
HD52: Sally Cluchey
HD53: Judy Tunkle
HD54: Karen Montell
HD55: Daniel Shagoury
HD57: Tavis Hasenfus
HD58: Sharon Frost
HD59: David Rollins
HD60: William Bridgeo
HD62: Pamela Swift
HD64: Flavia DeBrito
HD65: Cassie Julia
HD67: Matthew Townsend
HD69: Jessica Blanchard
HD73: Tiffany Bond
HD74: Gregory Kimber
HD78: Eric Giroux
HD81: Joan Beal
HD83: Carrye Castleman-Ross
HD84: Cassandra Dove
HD86: Craig Messinger
HD88: Stefanie Damien
HD89: Adam Lee
HD90: Dan Campbell
HD92: Scott Girardin
HD93: Julia McCabe
HD94: Kristen Cloutier
HD95: Mana Abdi
HD96: Mike Lajoie
HD98: Kilton Webb
HD99: Cheryl Golek
HD100: Daniel Ankeles
HD101: Poppy Arford
HD102: Melanie Sachs
HD103: Arthur Bell
HD104: Colleen Strickler
HD105: Anne Graham
HD106: Doris Poland
HD107: Jane Pringle
HD108: Parnell Terry
HD109 Eleanor Sato
HD110: Christina Mitchell
HD111: Amy Kuhn
HD112: Edward Crockett
HD113: Grayson Lookner
HD114: Dylan Pugh
HD115: Michael Brennan
HD116: Samuel Zager
HD117: Matthew Moonen
HD119: Charles Skold
HD120: Deqa Dhalac
HD121: Christopher Kessler
HD122: Matthew Beck
HD123: Michelle Boyer
HD124: Sophia Warren
HD125: Kelly Murphy
HD126: Andrew Gattine
HD127: Morgan Rielly
HD128: Suzanne Salisbury
HD129: Marshall Archer
HD130: Lynn Copeland
HD131: Lori Gramlich
HD132: Ryan Fecteau
HD133: Marc Malon
HD134: Traci Gere
HD135: Daniel Sayre
HD136: Michelle Conners
HD138: Michael Barden
HD140: Jason Nedeau
HD142: Anne-Marie Mastraccio
HD143: Kathryn Manende Hall
HD144: Corinna Cole
HD145: James Smith
HD146: Walter Runte
HD147: Holly Sargent
HD149: Tiffany Roberts
HD150: Michele Meyer
HD151: Kristi Mathieson
State Senate Races
SD1: Vaughn McLaughlin
SD2: Matthew Rush
SD3: Ethan Brownell
SD4: Richard Evans
SD7: Nicole Grohoski
SD8: Michael Tipping
SD9: Joseph Baldacci
SD10: Michele Daniels
SD11: Glenn “Chip” Curry
SD12: Anne Beebe-Center
SD13: Cameron Reny
SD14: Craig Hickman
SD15: Raegan LaRochelle
SD16: Nate White
SD18: Linda Miller
SD18: Richard Bennett
SD19: Bruce Bryant
SD20: Bettyann Sheats
SD21: Margaret Rotundo
SD22: James Libby
SD23: Matthea Daughtry
SD24: Denise Tepler
SD25: Teresa Pierce
SD26: Timothy Nangle
SD27: Jill Duson
SD28: Rachel Talbot Ross
SD29: Anne Carney
SD30: Stacy Brenner
SD31: Donna Bailey
SD32: Henry Ingwersen
SD33: Daniel Lauzon
SD34: Joseph Rafferty
SD35: Mark Lawrence
Paid for by Citizens Who Support Maine’s Public Schools PAC, 35 Community Drive, Augusta ME 04330. The top two funders are the National Education Association and the Maine Education Association.