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21%
36.1%
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ME-02 Democratic nominee?
$46.2K
JUN 10, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current rolePolitical operative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationMaine
BackgroundPolitical operative
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Notable personal detailsJordan Wood is a Maine Democratic candidate and former congressional staffer who previously ran for U.S. Senate in Maine in the 2026 cycle before ending that bid in November 2025 to run for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District. He has worked in Washington, D.C., including serving as chief of staff to Rep. Katie Porter, and he has held leadership roles focused on campaign finance and democracy reform, including as a vice president at End Citizens United and as executive director/co-founder of democracyFIRST.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports substantial tax increases on the very wealthy while cutting taxes for low- and middle-income households; proposes an annual wealth tax on households over $50 million and a billionaire surcharge, paired with a plan to lower federal income taxes to 1% on the first $50,000 of earnings. Positions this revenue as funding expanded government programs and affordability measures.
Healthcare
Supports creating an optional public insurance plan called “Medicare for All Who Want It” that builds on Medicare, expands coverage with subsidies, defends the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid, and empowers Medicare to negotiate drug prices. Emphasizes protecting rural hospitals and expanding access to maternal and mental health care.
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Immigration & Border
Supports a pathway to earned citizenship, opposes indiscriminate mass deportation and unlawful immigration arrests, and calls for protections for asylum and immigrant workers while also advocating pairing smart border security with comprehensive reform.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports restoring and protecting abortion rights nationwide, including codifying Roe v. Wade into federal law, restoring and increasing funding for Planned Parenthood, and ensuring access to reproductive healthcare for women across Maine and the country.
Climate & Energy
Supports strengthening the Environmental Protection Agency, protecting land, water, and forests from corporate polluters, opposing drilling and development on public lands, and making renewable energy and energy-efficiency measures (e.g., heat pump incentives) more affordable for Mainers. Emphasizes working with Maine fishing and farming communities to address climate impacts while avoiding unnecessary burdens on their work.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports universal background checks, a federal assault weapons ban, investments in mental health, and stronger school safety measures while respecting responsible gun ownership and hunting traditions.
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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Polls
ME-02 Democratic nominee?
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Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$5.7M
$4.3M
$2.9M
$1.4M
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$5.7M
$423.0K
$5.3M
$310.9K
Source: FEC
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