State Representative District 7 in Maine State House District 7, Maine

2026 Primary Election

• Jantzen Stephen Craine — Candidate for State Representative in ME

  Born in Fort Smith, Arkansas, Jantzen Craine is a Republican candidate for Maine State Representative, District 7. A U.S. Air National Guard veteran, he earned a bachelor's degree from Pensacola Christian College in 2016. His career experience includes working in management, finance, and public administration, with past affiliations including the Maine Air National Guard and Houlton Town Council. Campaigning on "Real Values. Respectful Truth. Real Change.", Craine advocates for policies like transparency in government and responsible energy strategies for Maine.

• Matthew J Rush — Food Vendor in Houlton, ME

  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.