Maine Democratic Senate nominee on Jul 31, 2026?
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JUL 31, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleOther
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age39 years old (Mar 9, 1987)
GenderFemale
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LocationMaine
BackgroundPolitician
EducationSmith College (BFA)
Notable personal detailsMatthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry is an American politician from Brunswick, Maine, and a Democratic member of the Maine Senate representing Senate District 23. She previously served in the Maine House of Representatives (2012–2020) and was elected to the Maine Senate in 2020. In December 2024, she was unanimously elected President of the Maine Senate. She is also a small-business co-owner and brewer at Moderation Brewing Company.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Mattie Daughtry supports targeted tax relief for working families, including expanding the sales tax exemption for certain grocery staples and increasing the Property Tax Fairness Credit. Her public remarks frame these measures as ways to lower household costs and reduce property-tax pressure on low- and middle-income Mainers.
Healthcare
Supports expanding health care access through public protections and coverage mandates. Has backed bills to require insurance coverage for contraceptives, protect rural and underserved health care access, and improve access to affordable prescription drugs in underserved areas.
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Immigration & Border
Daughtry has emphasized civil rights, de-escalation, and the need for people to know their rights amid immigration enforcement activity. She has criticized family separations and fear in communities, and framed those harms as wrong while calling for calm and dialogue.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Mattie Daughtry has publicly supported abortion access and reproductive freedom, saying Maine should not move backward on a person’s right to access abortion and control their own body. In legislative remarks, she described reproductive rights as a human right and backed protecting abortion care in Maine.
Climate & Energy
Supports climate action and reducing emissions, including legislation aligned with Maine’s Climate Action Plan. Public statements emphasize that climate change is already affecting Mainers and that reducing the state’s climate footprint is critical for a just, healthy future.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports common-sense gun safety measures focused on keeping firearms out of the hands of people who are a danger to themselves or others. Has backed a broader gun-safety package that included a waiting period for certain firearm purchases and tighter controls on dangerous firearms.
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