Michael Sweeny Flanagan

Michael Sweeny Flanagan is a candidate for State Representative District 43 Primary Election in 2026 in Maine State House District 43, Maine.

Retired Master Mariner in Thomaston, ME

Also running: Christopher Paul Austin, Rhiannon Corey Hampson, Peter Q Jenks.

Michael Sweeny Flanagan is a Republican candidate running for Maine House of Representatives District 43 in the 2026 primary election. A resident of Thomaston, Flanagan filed his intent to seek the seat, which covers Thomaston, St. George, South Thomaston, Cushing, and part of Owls Head. He is a retired State of Maine Master Mariner with 42 years of experience at sea, a retired Master with Military Sealift Command, and a retired Captain in the US Naval Reserve. He also serves as a Trustee for the Maine Ocean School, an institution he actively supports. Flanagan has advocated for preparing high school students for careers at sea, emphasizing the strong work ethic of Maine mariners.