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Maine ballot

U.S. House Maine District 2

General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: June 9, 2026

General election

IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Danielle VanHelsing ran for U.S. House Maine District 2 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Dennis O'Connor ran for U.S. House Maine District 2 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Garret Swazey ran for U.S. House Maine District 2 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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IndependentFirst-time candidate

Gregory Ward, running for office for the first time, for Maine District 2.

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RWithdrew

Harold Stewart is a Republican candidate for Maine State Senate District 2 in the 2026 election. They are the incumbent.

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GWithdrew

Henry John Bear ran for U.S. House Maine District 2 in 2026.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewBusinessman

James Clark ran for U.S. House Maine District 2 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DIdeology -0.10 · Moderate LiberalWithdrew

Jared Golden ran for U.S. House Maine District 2 in 2026.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

John Hiatt ran for U.S. House Maine District 2 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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No Party AffiliationFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Kevin Ball ran for U.S. House Maine District 2 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticExecutive

Matthew Dunlap, a Democrat with experience as a journalist and nonprofit executive, is running for the U.S. House from Maine's 2nd District. He emphasizes addressing the cost of living, supporting Medicare for all, protecting workers' rights, and defending democracy.

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RWithdrew

Michael Perkins is a Republican candidate for Maine House of Representatives District 66 in the 2026 election.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Michael Sutton ran for U.S. House Maine District 2 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanBusiness executive

Paul LePage is a business executive and former Maine governor running for U.S. House District 2. He emphasizes lowering inflation and costs, securing the border, and creating jobs through lower taxes and reduced federal red tape.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Phil Cleaves ran for U.S. House Maine District 2 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Robert Cross ran for U.S. House Maine District 2 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Timothy Rich ran for U.S. House Maine District 2 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Primary

DemocraticLawyer

Joe Baldacci is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Maine District 2 in the 2026 election.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidate

Jordan Wood ran for U.S. Senate Maine in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticExecutive

Matthew Dunlap, a Democrat with experience as a journalist and nonprofit executive, is running for the U.S. House from Maine's 2nd District. He emphasizes addressing the cost of living, supporting Medicare for all, protecting workers' rights, and defending democracy.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateAdvanced

Paige Loud is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Maine District 2 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanBusiness executive

Paul LePage is a business executive and former Maine governor running for U.S. House District 2. He emphasizes lowering inflation and costs, securing the border, and creating jobs through lower taxes and reduced federal red tape.

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