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Dan Kleban
Democrat
Dan Kleban
Maine Democratic Senate nominee on Jul 31, 2026?
$4.2M
JUL 31, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleBrewery co-owner (Maine Beer Company)
PartyDemocratic
GenderMale
LocationMaine
BackgroundBrewery co-owner (Maine Beer Company)
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EducationUniversity of Southern Maine (degree, 2004)
Notable personal detailsDan Kleban is a Maine entrepreneur and former attorney who co-founded and co-owns Maine Beer Company. He entered the Democratic primary for the 2026 U.S. Senate election in Maine, filing with the FEC in September 2025, and later ended his campaign in October 2025. He has been publicly associated with Cumberland, Maine.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
No clear, specific public position on federal tax policy or detailed tax proposals was found. The candidate emphasizes addressing the rising cost of living, investing in workers (living wages, employer-paid health care and retirement benefits), and supporting small businesses by reducing red tape, but does not provide explicit statements about raising or cutting taxes in available campaign coverage and statements.
Healthcare
Supports making healthcare more affordable and reinvesting in Maine’s health system; views reinstating Affordable Care Act credits and reversing recent federal cuts as priorities. Emphasizes protecting access in rural areas and addressing hospital and nursing-home financial pressures.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate supports protecting abortion rights and criticized Senator Susan Collins for failing to defend reproductive rights; he ran for U.S. Senate as a Democrat citing the need to stand up for abortion access. His public statements frame the issue as one where elected officials should defend reproductive freedom.
Climate & Energy
Supports strong clean-energy investment and environmental protections, links a healthy environment to Maine’s economy, and criticizes policies that reduce renewable energy incentives. Emphasizes clean water, support for farmers affected by climate change, and company commitments to transition to clean energy. Positions reflect advocacy for renewable energy incentives and opposition to rolling back clean-energy policy.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJan 12, 2026
Bangor state Sen. Joe Baldacci joins crowded Democratic primary for Maine's 2nd Congressional District, aiming to challenge Republican favorite Paul LePage.
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Maine Senate winner? (Person)
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$458.8K
$344.1K
$229.4K
$114.7K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$458.8K
$86.50
$458.7K
$25.5K
Source: FEC
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