Representative to Congress District 2 in Congressional District 2, Maine

2026 Primary Election

• Joseph M Baldacci — Incumbent Maine State Senator in Bangor, ME

  Joseph 'Joe' Baldacci, born in 1965, is a Democratic politician and attorney from Maine. A graduate of the University of Maine with both a bachelor's and a law degree, he has a long history of public service. Baldacci served 12 years on the Bangor City Council, including two terms as mayor, before being elected to the Maine Senate in 2020, where he chairs the State and Local Government committee. He owns his law office, established in 1991. Baldacci is now running for Maine's 2nd congressional district in 2026. He advocates for codifying Roe, increasing sexual health education funding, and ensuring equitable reproductive healthcare. His decision to run follows the incumbent's choice not to seek re-election, and he brings extensive experience from local and state government to his congressional bid.

• Matthew G Dunlap — Incumbent Maine State Auditor in Old Town, ME

  Matthew Dunlap, the current Maine State Auditor, is a Democratic candidate for Maine's 2nd Congressional District in the 2026 primary election. He previously served four terms in the Maine House of Representatives and as Maine's Secretary of State, where he challenged the "election integrity" commission during Trump's term. Dunlap advocates for a "people’s agenda," including Medicare for All, universal childcare, living wages, affordable housing, and strengthening Social Security. He is pro-labor, champions women's reproductive rights, and aims to make billionaires and big corporations pay their fair share, stating he is running to ensure Washington works for working families, not Wall Street. He resides in Old Town with his wife, Michelle Dunphy, and their daughter.

• Paul R Lepage — Candidate for U.S. House in ME

  Paul LePage, a Republican, is a former two-term Governor of Maine, serving from 2011 to 2019, and a former Mayor of Waterville (2004-2011). He is running for the U.S. House to represent Maine's 2nd Congressional District in the 2026 election, with the Republican primary scheduled for June 9. LePage emphasizes his "real-world business experience" from his time as a Marden's executive. His platform includes protecting Maine jobs, safeguarding Social Security and Medicare, and upholding the 2nd Amendment. He aims to increase the Republican majority in the U.S. House, promising to be a "fighter" who will stand with President Trump and "take back Washington."

• Paige Loud — Social worker in Old Town, ME

  Paige Loud, a 29-year-old social worker from Old Town, Maine, is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Maine's 2nd Congressional District. Drawing on her experiences growing up in rural America and serving vulnerable communities, Loud runs on a platform focused on systemic change. She advocates for universal healthcare, abolishing ICE, expanding social programs like Medicaid and SNAP, and investing in clean energy that creates union jobs. Loud believes "life in America shouldn't be this hard" and aims to champion policies that support working families, local businesses, and address issues like housing insecurity and food access, rather than benefiting corporations or party insiders.

• Jordan Wood — Candidate for U.S. Representative in Bristol, ME

  Jordan Wood is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House, representing Maine's 2nd Congressional District in the June 2026 primary. A reformer and anti-corruption advocate, Wood previously served as Chief of Staff to Congresswoman Katie Porter, Vice President of End Citizens United, and co-founded democracyFIRST, an organization focused on combating threats to elections. He earned a high school diploma from Saint Dominic Academy and a bachelor's degree from Calvin College. Wood advocates for Medicare for All, comprehensive Social Security reforms, and federal grants for affordable childcare. He is committed to fighting political corruption, improving economic affordability for Mainers, and restoring trust in Congress.