Currently holds the office of Maine State Senate - District 9 until December 2, 2026.
Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Maine 2nd Congressional District in 2026 Maine Primary Election.
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Get StartedIn Congress, Joe will fight to codify Roe, increase funding for sexual health education, and ensure that people are getting the reproductive health care they need, regardless of ability to pay, because our communities are safer when they are healthier. Learn more
Joe has been pro-choice his entire life. His strong belief in the Constitution, in every individual’s right to privacy, is his guiding force. Learn more
At the federal level, we need to pass the Equality Act, the John Lewis Voting Rights Act, and efforts to safeguard your private data so it cannot be used against you. Learn more
Joe will fight for all Mainers regardless of gender, skin color, sexuality, ability, or income level. We have to stop the division and protect our vulnerable populations. Learn more
We also have to invest in universal pre-K programs, ensuring that families who don’t have the ability to pay for private programs are not left behind. Learn more
Additionally, Joe will fight for our most vulnerable students by increasing funding for special education and for schools in low-income communities. Learn more
In Congress, Joe will fight to raise the minimum starting salaries for teachers and support staff so our students receive the best education with fewer disruptions and turnover. Learn more
We have to properly pay teachers and support staff, decrease teacher-student ratios, and address the unfair funding disparities caused by the problematic property tax funding formula that leaves children in the most vulnerable areas behind. Learn more
We have a duty to protect our environment to ensure that future generations of loggers, farmers, and fishermen are able to thrive. Learn more
This is the 2nd most rural Congressional district in the entire country, and Joe will ensure that we are investing in affordable green alternatives to fossil fuels that will lower costs while also protecting the lands and oceans that Mainers for generations have enjoyed. Learn more
We need to decrease insurance costs, decrease prescription drug costs, keep rural hospitals open and funded, and ensure that all medical bills are transparent and fair. Learn more
We need to restrict predatory companies from coming into our state, buying up all of the housing inventory, and then renting units at prices that working Mainers cannot afford. Learn more
We need to protect your benefits while ensuring that generations to come are able to enjoy the fruits of their labor. This can all be done without taxes on your benefits, increasing the retirement age, or cutting programs that help seniors afford their much-needed prescriptions. Learn more
Social Security isn’t a privilege, it’s your right. Learn more
We need to impose a modest tax on income over a million dollars annually and corporations who have thrived at the expense of workers. Learn more
By expanding the Child Tax Credit and providing a monthly stipend to families with children, it would cut child poverty in half in the state of Maine. Learn more
Additionally, we need to pay our childcare providers wages that reflect the essential work they’re doing. Learn more
We need to relieve the burden that many working parents feel by investing in quality, affordable childcare options and providing guaranteed family leave. Learn more
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