Leo C Kenney

Leo C Kenney is a candidate for State Senator District 8 Primary Election in 2026 in Maine State Senate District 8, Maine.

Small business owner in Orono, ME

Also running: Michael Tipping.

Leo C. Kenney, a Republican, is campaigning for the Maine State Senate, District 8, in the June 9, 2026 primary. A 4th-generation Mainer and small business owner for 25 years, he aims to bring balance to Augusta by strengthening communities and prioritizing Maine people. Kenney, a product of Orono public schools, served over 12 years on the Orono School Board and Town Council. He volunteers as a youth sports coach and, as the youngest of ten children, values social safety nets. With his wife Sarah, he is a father of three. His platform focuses on strengthening rural healthcare and mental health services, ensuring state financial responsibility, and lowering Maine's tax burden.