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Jason Levesque

Jason Levesque

Overview

Current roleMayor

PartyRepublican

Political ideologyConservative Republican

GenderMale

LocationMaine

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BackgroundBusinessperson

EducationEdward Little High School (graduated 1992)

Notable personal detailsJason J. Levesque is an American politician and businessperson from Maine. A Republican, he served as mayor of Auburn, Maine from 2017 to 2023 after previously winning the Republican nomination for the U.S. House in Maine's 2nd congressional district in 2010. He founded Argo Marketing Group (later associated with Argo Contact Centers) and has been involved in local and state policy debates, including housing and zoning issues. He has served in the U.S. Army.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Supports lower taxes and reduced government spending, criticizes large stimulus packages and high energy costs as harmful to businesses, and favors reforms to make the state more business-friendly. Emphasizes reducing burdens on businesses (including energy costs) and a holistic review of state funding and spending.

Healthcare

Supports making universal, affordable healthcare available to all Mainers and favors reforms addressing addiction and medical debt; advocates policies to expand access and reduce costs. Has spoken in favor of drug-sentencing reform to treat substance use as a health issue rather than only a criminal one.

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Immigration & Border

The candidate has expressed support for welcoming and integrating newcomers into his city, noting that recent arrivals (including Ukrainian refugees) are contributing to the community and that schools are welcoming. He has promoted inclusive local policies and called for addressing barriers to opportunity for immigrant residents. There is no clear public record of proposals favoring expanded enforcement or large-scale deportations at the federal level.

Climate & Energy

The candidate acknowledges that climate change is real and has taken local actions to prepare for and protect water resources (Lake Auburn), including pursuing regulatory changes such as a septic ordinance to protect the watershed. His public statements emphasize urgency about preparing the city for climate impacts while pursuing development and housing objectives. There is no clear evidence of support for national-level aggressive fossil-fuel phase-outs or Green New Deal–style legislation in the sources found.

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