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Republican
David Jones

Overview

Current roleReal estate broker

PartyRepublican

Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican

GenderMale

LocationMaine

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BackgroundReal estate broker

Notable personal detailsDavid Jones is a Maine real estate broker and businessman running as a Republican candidate for Governor of Maine in 2026. He is associated with F.O. Bailey Real Estate in Falmouth and has described his background as spanning construction, real estate, and business ownership. He has been active in Republican politics, including involvement in pro-Trump efforts in Maine and serving as a 2024 RNC national delegate and platform committee member.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Supports tax relief, deregulation, and cutting government waste; prioritizes auditing state finances and reducing spending to promote business growth and economic prosperity. Emphasizes opposition to high taxes and overregulation as barriers to small businesses and job creators.

Healthcare

The candidate supports Medicaid reforms that limit assistance to U.S. citizens and impose work requirements for able-bodied adults, seeks faster state reimbursement to hospitals, and would repeal Certificate of Need laws to increase competition and expand services. These positions prioritize spending restraint, eligibility restrictions, and market-driven steps to increase access and lower costs.

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Immigration & Border

Supports legal immigration and recognizes migrant farmworkers’ economic role while prioritizing public safety; opposes limits on local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement and would veto legislation that forbids local law enforcement from cooperating with ICE.

Abortion & Reproductive Rights

The candidate describes himself as pro‑life, opposes requiring MaineCare to cover abortion, and supports restrictions on late‑term abortion while acknowledging outright bans are impractical and emphasizing persuasion and support for carrying pregnancies to term. His statements frame abortion limits alongside advocating for pro‑life policy positions rather than unfettered access.

Climate & Energy

Supports affordable, reliable energy and energy independence while opposing solar subsidies paid by ratepayers. Would protect consumer energy choice (prevent local bans on specific energy sources), pursue nuclear power (including small modular reactors), and expand woodbanks for fuel assistance. Emphasis is on lowering costs and limiting state support for out-of-state renewable developers.

Public Safety & Guns

The candidate supports the Second Amendment and says he will staunchly defend Maine and U.S. constitutional gun rights and oppose attempts to erode those rights. He emphasizes backing law enforcement and public safety in related sections of his platform.

Polls

Maine Republican Governor nominee?
Polling Average
40%30%20%10%0%
32.6%
23%
12.8%
9%
5.9%
David Jones
D. Jones
Robert Charles
R. Charles
Shawn Moody
S. Moody
Jonathan Bush
J. Bush
G. Mason
Ben Midgley
B. Midgley
Owen McCarthy
O. McCarthy
Robert Wessels
R. Wessels
James Libby
J. Libby
Date (Start - End)SpreadJonesCharlesMoodyBushMasonMidgleyMcCarthyWesselsLibby
Polling Average
Charles+28.4
4.2%32.6%23.0%12.8%9.0%5.9%3.2%3.2%1.0%
SurveyUSAMay 28 - Jun 3
Charles+32.0
2.0%34.0%17.0%10.0%10.0%7.0%2.0%0.0%
University of New Hampshire Survey CenterMay 21 - 25
Charles+30.0
7.0%37.0%18.0%9.0%11.0%2.0%6.0%
Pan Atlantic ResearchMay 8 - 18
Charles+33.0
3.0%36.0%20.0%13.0%2.0%4.0%1.0%
University of New Hampshire Survey CenterFeb 12 - 16
Charles+21.0
7.0%28.0%5.0%12.0%6.0%1.0%4.0%2.0%
McLaughlin & AssociatesAug 23 - 25
Charles+26.0
2.0%28.0%23.0%4.0%1.0%0.3%2.0%3.0%1.0%

Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne

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