Maine

Background and Experience
As State Auditor, Matt works to improve efficiency of state government, eliminate waste, and prevent fraud. Previously, Matt was Maine’s Secretary of State. During Trump’s first term, Matt was appointed to serve on what was supposed to be a bipartisan “election integrity” commission – but when it became clear the panel was just a front for a fraudulent power grab, Matt stood up to Trump, won in court, and forced the panel to be dissolved.

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Economy
Working Mainers shouldn’t be crushed by taxes while billionaires use loopholes to dodge taxes. I’ll push to lower the federal income tax rate for households making under $50,000 a year to just 1% – putting more money back in the pockets of the families who need it most.

In Congress, I would support efforts to crack down on tax cheats to reduce the debt without cutting programs Mainers rely on. I also would fight to make sure Medicare continues to have the ability to negotiate drug prices which is estimated to save the federal government $6 billion. There are smart ways we can tackle the debt and lower costs without kicking Mainers off their healthcare or going after the Social Security benefits Mainers have earned.

Environment
We all love Maine’s natural beauty, and protecting it doesn’t happen by accident. We can thank leaders like our own Senator Ed Muskie, who helped pass the Clean Water Act and made sure we had something worth passing down. I want to build on that legacy, which is why I will fight to protect our land, water, and forests from corporate polluters. That starts with restoring and strengthening the Environmental Protection Agency from the cuts it has seen under the Trump administration.

I believe that starts with restoring tax credits for Mainers who want to install solar panels to power their homes with clean energy and save money. I also believe we need to invest in expanding clean energy infrastructure from installing things like wind turbines, solar panels and heat pumps, but also by training Mainers to do the high paying jobs that come along with that like construction, installation, and repairs.

Gun Control
Everyone who buys a gun should go through a background check. Universal background checks are a just plain commonsense measure that make sure guns don’t fall into the hands of dangerous people: felons, domestic abusers, and those barred from having guns for mental health reasons.

Red Flag Laws are a commonsense safeguard that will save lives. If someone is in crisis and poses a danger to themselves or others, families and law enforcement should have all the legal tools necessary to step in before tragedy strikes.

Immigration
No one should live in fear of being torn away from their family, their school, or their community. We must stop cruel raids and inhumane detention practices. It’s not who we are as Mainers, and not who we are as Americans.

Millions of people live, work, and raise families here without a way to earn legal status. I’ll support a clear and fair path to earned citizenship.

LGBTQ Policy
Far too many LGBTQ+ Americans can get married on a Saturday and fired the following Monday because of who they are or who they love. In Congress, I’ll fight to pass the Equality Act to ensure LGBTQ+ Mainers can’t be discriminated against at work, when buying a house and in other key areas of life.

Tragically, many young LGBTQ+ Americans deal with mental health challenges. Growing up in a Christian family and environment, I too struggled with what coming out would mean for my relationships and future. Luckily, I received overwhelming love and support but that is not the case for everyone and we must work to create and protect resources that help young people who are struggling. Yet, cruelly the Trump administration cut funding for the LGBTQ+ suicide prevention hotline putting folks at risk. As your Congressman, I will fight to restore funding to this critical hotline.

Healthcare
Healthcare should work for people, not corporate profits. In Maine, too many families struggle to get care close to home – especially in rural communities where hospitals and clinics are under constant threat. I’ll fight to make sure every Mainer has access to quality, affordable care, no matter their ZIP code.

Housing
Housing in Maine is completely unaffordable for too many families. Corporate landlords and hedge funds are buying up homes and driving prices through the roof, while everyday Mainers are left behind. Housing should be for people, not profits.

Education
With interest rates on student loans, far too often Maine kids are making their regular payments but their loan balance just never seems to go down.

In Congress, I’ll crack down on these practices and work to make federal student loans interest free so the next generation of Mainers aren’t caught in a never ending cycle of paying off student loan interest.

In 2025, I became a dad and am fulfilling my dream of raising my family here in Maine. I believe all Mainers should be able to afford to raise their kids in the state we love so much. And that starts by ensuring the next generation of Mainers has access to early childhood education. We know that every $1 invested in early childhood education creates $7 in returns. As our next Congressman, I will fight to pass legislation that makes pre-K free for every Maine kid regardless of who they are or the zip code they grow up in.

Background and Experience
Jordan went on to serve as Chief of Staff to Congresswoman Katie Porter, helping her take on powerful Wall Street banks and financial interests. He was in the Capitol on January 6th, barricaded in his office with the Congresswoman, when violent insurrectionists stormed the capitol.

Other
After graduating college, Jordan moved to Washington, D.C. to begin a career taking on the establishment and battling corruption.

Jordan served as Vice President of End Citizens United (ECU)–an organization dedicated to getting big money out of politics. At ECU, Jordan took on special interest groups and stood up to leaders and candidates, including in his own party.

Jordan went on to serve as Chief of Staff to Congresswoman Katie Porter, helping her take on powerful Wall Street banks and financial interests. He was in the Capitol on January 6th, barricaded in his office with the Congresswoman, when violent insurrectionists stormed the capitol.

Seeing first-hand the damage Trump caused to America and our democracy and the potential for it to happen again, Jordan co-founded democracyFIRST, a bipartisan organization dedicated to combating growing threats to the free and fair administration and certification of our elections. They successfully defeated dozens of election deniers who had oversight over elections.

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Economy
Will work to eliminate wasteful spending. Known for supporting tax reductions-wants to suspend certain taxes and fees, Emphasizes the importance of a responsible state budget-critical of excessive spending policies. Wants to reduce government spending by reducing size of government, will eliminate red tape and promote business. A proponent of welfare reform. Left Maine in a financial mess when he left office in 2019.

Women's Rights
Opposes abortion rights. Supports restricting abortion, cut funding (as governor) for Maine’s family planning program and attempted to veto legislation to expand reproductive healthcare for low income individuals. Would veto a 15 week abortion ban. Opposes taxpayer funded abortions Committed to fairness and common sense and supporting everyone’s rights without ignoring biological reality in context of sports and locker rooms. Seems to have a mixed record on stance on women’s rights-particularly re reproductive healthcare. Past actions and statements indicate a broader threat to reproductive rights for women of Maine.

Gun Control
Will defend 2nd amendment rights and fight government overreach.

Immigration
Will fight to finish the wall, end illegal immigration and restore law and order.

LGBTQ Policy
Opposed same sex marriage in the past, vetoed a ban on conversion therapy, has joined lawsuits challenging anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ Americans-says Civil Rights Act shouldn’t protect against discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. In 2016 he stopped the Maine Human Rights Commission and Dept of Education from implementing rules protecting transgender students.. His actions and statements while in office suggest he has been an opponent of expanding LGBTQ+ rights and protections.

Background and Experience
Governor of Maine from 2011-2019, Mayor of Waterville Maine 2004-2011 Ran for Governor in 2022 but lost to Janet Mills.

Other
Will protect Medicare and Social Security.

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