Matthew C Townsend

Matthew Townsend is a Democratic candidate for the Maine House of Representatives, District 67. A trusted veterinarian and current Fairfield town council member, he learned the value of hard work from an early age, helping his dad milk cows. Townsend is running to be a leader who cares for his community and puts families first, focusing on issues such as affordability, education, healthcare accessibility, and robust infrastructure, particularly addressing aging roads and bridges. He prioritizes protecting natural resources, ensuring safe drinking water, and supporting well-trained law enforcement and first responders. He advocates for working families, including expanded child care, tax relief, and property tax fairness.