Jason Shedlock

Jason Shedlock (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Maine House of Representatives to represent District 120. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. He advanced from the Democratic primary on June 9, 2026.

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I come from a long line of blue-collar workers - some with jobs so dangerous it cost them their lives. People with money and power tried to crush my family's hopes and steal our dignity. But we never gave up - my parents wouldn't allow it. "Shedlocks work hard," my dad said.

As a labor leader and community activist, I've worked my whole life standing up to insiders and special interest who exploit workers and marginalized populations just to add to their alread-bloated bottom line.

Together, we are stronger than the powerful elite and simply will not settle for anything less than a fair deal for hardworking South Portlanders. People must always put before profits and workers must never be forced to leave their families in order to support them. Speculators who seem to mistake our housing market for the stock market are no longer welcome to prey upon our city. Patients must be protected from healthcare decisions sent down from the executive suites rather than ones lifted up from those working the hospital floor. Maine’s public schools must be fully- funded, open and welcoming places for all, and our diverse neighborhoods must never again be places where thugs in masks are free to terrorize our friends, families, and elected leaders.

We know the stakes are higher than ever. I’ll never give up fighting for a more affordable, healthy, tolerant, and livable South Portland. Why? Because, “Shedlocks work hard” and together, I like our chances.

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?

We cannot tackle the affordability crisis without also addressing stagnating wages and benefits. We must ensure that businesses and corporations that benefit from taxpayer subsidies are never allowed to exploit the very poeple they rely upon to make them their profits. That's why we should do all we can to support labor unions and the stability, safety, and economic opportunity they provide.Seniors must be able to age in place in dignity. Young families and small businesses alike must not be forced to pay exorbitant rents that make it impossible to save for a downpayment on a place of their own.Equity and equality isn't just for some - it's for all. Whether it's women, trans kids, people of color, immigrants, neighbors struggling with substance use disorder, or those navigating mental health challenges - we are a community because of our diversity - not despite it. And as any community is judged by how they treat the marginalized, we must act boldly to protect and empower the vulnerable while leaving no room for intolerace and scapegoating.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I have been a leader on workers' issues, and care deeply about leading with community needs over corporate greed. Healthcare and housing is a human right - and we must act boldly to fulfill that promise every day. Our communities cannot be healthy if our residents cannot afford basic necessities, let alone be able to patronize our local establishments, enjoy a respite from their work lives or even start their own businesses. We cannot clime the ladder to the middle class while those comfortable in their places of power are busy hiring lobbyists to saw off the rungs. We need a Maine that works for all of us.