Madison Crissey Cook

Madison Crissey Cook is a candidate for the Maine House of Representatives, District 39, in the 2026 Democratic primary election. She currently serves as a member of the Regional School Unit 71 school board, representing Belfast, a position she assumed in 2025. Cook advocates for strengthening Maine's economy through supporting good union jobs, bringing back manufacturing, and bolstering traditional industries like logging, fishing, and farming, while encouraging new sectors. In education, she champions Career and Technical Education and policies to attract, retain, and fairly compensate teachers, addressing Maine’s teacher shortage. She is described by local leaders as a reasonable, smart, and hard-working young woman committed to inclusivity, bringing a balanced and fresh perspective to leadership.