Rachel Talbot Ross

Rachel Talbot Ross is a Democratic incumbent serving in the Maine State Senate, representing District 28, which encompasses parts of Portland and Long Island in Cumberland County. She is seeking re-election in the 2026 Democratic primary. Currently, Senator Talbot Ross chairs the Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry Committee and also serves on the Judiciary Committee. Her legislative priorities include criminal justice reform, exemplified by her work on sealing criminal records for low-level offenses and trafficking survivors, and strengthening local control for jails. She has also championed legislation supporting African American studies, housing stability services, and emergency shelter funding. Known for her strong advocacy, she has earned perfect scores from Planned Parenthood Maine Action Fund for her reproductive rights voting record and from the Maine AFL-CIO for supporting working families. She previously served in the Maine House of Representatives.