Matthew J Rush

Matthew J. Rush, a lifelong resident of Aroostook County, Maine, was born and raised in Houlton. He learned the values of hard work on his father's potato farm and later spent over 40 years as a food vendor across Aroostook and Penobscot Counties. He raised his family in the region with his wife, Elaine. A first-time political candidate, Rush emphasizes his work ethic and honesty, asserting that people value these qualities in elected officials. He is running as a Democrat for the Maine House of Representatives, District 7, in the 2026 primary, having engaged with thousands of constituents to understand their needs.