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Ayn Hanselmann

DemocraticFirst-time candidate

Accounting

Ayn Hanselmann is a Democratic candidate for Maine House of Representatives District 142 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

From the candidate’s public filings

Background

Ayn Hanselmann earned a high school diploma from Sanford High School. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Maine, Orono, in 1997. Her career experience includes working in accounting.[1]

Bachelor's:
University of Maine, Orono, 1997
High school:
Sanford High School

In their own words

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I'm a 1993 graduate of Sanford High School. I'm a small business owner, a CPA, a City Councilor, a wife, a mother, and someone who believes deeply that public service is about solving problems—not scoring political points.

I don't pretend to have every answer because I know that I don't.

What I do have are values that guide every decision I make.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

I want Maine to be a place that my children, and your children, can choose to live in and raise the next generation of Mainers in!We need to offer quality healthcare, strong childcare options, excellent pre-k to adult education, attainable housing, and real economic opportunities for working families.I envision our neighborhoods as safe, welcoming, and connected places where children know their neighbors, families enjoy parks and trails, and community policing ensures residents feel secure.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Taxation, Housing, Education and Public Safety are all policy areas that I have a high level of personal passion for!

On the 2026 ballot

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Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of September 30, 2026.

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