Stephen King
Stephen King
Maine Senate winner? (Person)
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NOV 7, 2026
General Election
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Overview
Current roleAuthor
Political ideologyCentrist Independent
GenderMale
LocationMaine
BackgroundAuthor
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Notable personal detailsStephen Edwin King is an American author known primarily for horror, supernatural fiction, suspense, and fantasy, with many works set in Maine. He began publishing in the 1970s and has written numerous bestselling novels and story collections, many of which have been adapted for film and television. He is a public figure in Maine but is not a Maine state or federal officeholder.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports higher taxes on wealthy Americans and has argued that the rich have a moral obligation to pay more. Has also defended paying Maine income taxes and criticized proposals to cut state income tax, describing taxes as payment for public services.
Immigration & Border
Supports border security paired with asylum processing and work permits, and has backed immigration policies framed around efficiency and humanitarian protection. Has also opposed a wall-focused enforcement approach and said people arriving at the southern border should be treated as refugees fleeing danger.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports access to abortion and broader reproductive health care, including codifying Roe v. Wade into federal law. Has opposed a 20-week abortion ban and described government interference in abortion decisions as a threat to women’s medical autonomy.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports universal background checks, limits on magazine size, raising the minimum purchase age, and red flag laws. Also frames these measures as commonsense reforms that should protect constitutional gun rights while reducing gun violence.
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