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Maine Republican Governor nominee?
$160.4K
JUN 10, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleReal estate executive
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican
LocationMaine
BackgroundReal estate executive
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Notable personal detailsDavid Jones is a Maine real estate professional and businessperson who ran as a Republican candidate for governor of Maine in 2026. He has described himself as an outsider businessman and job creator, emphasizing tax reduction, deregulation, and auditing state finances. He previously ran as an independent candidate for governor in 2006.
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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?
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