Paul LePage

Why they say you should vote for them

The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.

• Says his mission is "to take back Washington, help secure our borders, fight for Maine jobs," grow the economy and lower inflation.[1]
• Points to his "real-world business experience" and says he wants to "protect our Maine jobs."[4]
• Points to his life story of leaving home at age 11 and working his way through college and graduate school.[1],[2]

Background

• Republican nominee for Governor of Maine · 2022[6]
• Governor of Maine, State of Maine · 2011–2019[2],[6]
• Mayor of Waterville, City of Waterville · 2004–2011[2],[6]
• Member, Waterville City Council, City of Waterville · 1997–2002[6]
• General Manager, Marden's · from 1996[2],[6]
• Business consultant and manager at lumber and paper companies[2],[6]

Education

• B.S., Business Administration, Husson College (now Husson University)[2],[6]
• MBA, University of Maine[2],[6]

Where they stand

• Immigration
  Says he will "fight to finish the wall, end illegal immigration, and restore law and order."[1]
• Economy & Jobs
  Says he will work to eliminate federal spending he calls wasteful and blames for inflation, and supports cutting regulations.[1]
• Taxes
  Supports lower taxes and less regulation for Maine families and businesses.[1]
• Social Security & Medicare
  Pledges to protect Social Security and Medicare.[1],[4]
• Guns
  Says he will defend Second Amendment rights.[1],[4]

Voting record

Paul LePage has not held an office with a recorded voting record. See Background and Where they stand.

In their words