In 2018, The States Project helped to flip the State Senate, and in 2020, we helped expand the majority that is focused on improving lives. The current majority in the House is vulnerable under new maps, in a climate where the only motivated voters are those who believe that the 2020 election was stolen. With a radical rightwing former governor who says he was “Trump before Trump” attempting to ride the Big Lie all the way back to Augusta, protecting Mainers in 2022 means defending both majorities.
Since 2018, Maine’s majorities have worked to enact policies to secure a healthy, prosperous, and sustainable future:
The radical right is already laying the groundwork for a fight for governing power in Maine in 2022:
Sen. Joseph Baldacci | SD 9
A lifelong resident of Bangor, Sen. Baldacci is a proud advocate for Maine families. A champion for quality, affordable healthcare, while serving Bangor City he helped establish the Fire Department’s ambulance and paramedic unit, which provided life-saving services and jobs.
Sen. Chip Curry | SD 11
An educator and supporter of public education who volunteers his free time to build sets for school plays, Sen. Curry has fought for quality after-school programming. He champions sustainable infrastructure, resilience, and innovation to drive his district’s rural economy.
Sen. Nicole Grohoski | SD 7
Sen. Nicole Grohoski— a cartographer, volunteer firefighter, and wilderness first responder — is a champion for clean air, water, and energy for all Mainers. In June, Sen. Grohoski held SD-7 in a Maine Senate Special Election. She will run again this November to help protect the Senate majority.
Sen. Craig Hickman | SD 14
An organic farmer, and small business owner, Sen. Hickman is deeply involved in his community. The first openly gay Black man elected to both chambers of the Maine Legislature, he advocates for quality, affordable healthcare, good jobs, and equal opportunity for all.
President Troy Jackson | SD 1
Unanimously elected as Senate President in 2018, Sen. Jackson — a fifth-generation logger — has consistently prioritized clean energy, quality, affordable healthcare, and empowering Mainers over special interests during his tenure in the Senate.
David LaFountain | SD 16
A lifelong Winslow resident, Dave served as a firefighter for over 40 years, most recently as Emergency Management Director and Fire Chief for the Waterville and Winslow fire departments. Having survived cancer, he champions quality affordable healthcare for all Mainers.
Timothy Nangle | SD 26
Timothy Nangle served Maine as a paramedic for 27 years. He is a champion for quality, affordable healthcare and believes that investing in strong public education and good jobs that serve all Mainers is an investment in a better future for the state.
Joseph Rafferty | SD 34
A retired educator, Sen. Joseph Rafferty drives a school bus, is a substitute teacher, and serves as head football coach at Kennebunk High School. The first college graduate in his family, he believes in the power of quality public education to achieve equal opportunity for all.
Former Rep. Peggy Rotundo | SD 21
Former State Rep. Rotundo has a track record of bipartisanship. A resident of Lewiston for over 42 years, she plans to continue fighting to improve quality public education, and good jobs through sustainable, resilient infrastructure for all Mainers.
Former Rep. Bettyann Sheats | SD 20
Former Rep. Sheats built her small business after serving in the U.S. Military as a helicopter pilot. A lawmaker who prioritizes the needs of veterans and their families, she advocates for sustainable infrastructure, resilience and innovation, and quality, affordable healthcare.
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Fueled by Giving Circles and Give Smart, The States Project drove the most contributions to support Senator Craig Hickman’s effort to win his 2021 special election. By holding a seat that Trump won by 2% in 2016, he made history as the first Black, openly LGBTQ+ Senator to serve in the Maine Senate.