Billy Bob Faulkingham

Billy Bob Faulkingham is a Republican currently serving as the House Minority Leader in the Maine House of Representatives, where he has represented various districts since 2018. A fisherman by profession, he also served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve from 1999 to 2002. Faulkingham is married to Carrie and they have three children. He is running for Maine State Senate District 6 in the 2026 primary election due to House term limits. His policy priorities include championing property tax relief, opposing income tax expansion, and advocating for a lean state budget focused on essential services. He also emphasizes protecting Maine's fishing industry by ensuring a strong voice in federal fisheries management and opposing energy development that could harm fishing grounds.