Governor

Proposes lowering the authorized profit rate for investor-owned utilities, expanding weatherization, and creating a state Maine Generation Authority to own renewable generation and storage.

Supports repealing net energy billing, withdrawing from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative and keeping the Kennebec dams; his "Emergency 207" plan would use $207 million from the Rainy Day Fund to suspend the gas tax and expand heating aid.

Supports 100% clean energy by 2040, tying utility profits to lower bills and performance, and a moratorium on new AI data centers until they pay their own way.

Says health care is a right; proposes a $2 million medical debt relief program, faster payments to providers, and steps toward universal coverage through the Maine Health Care Board.

Opposes a state public health insurance option, saying the state has underpaid providers; cites a federal inspector general finding of fraud in a MaineCare (Medicaid) program.

Proposes a state-backed public health insurance option, multi-state drug purchasing, and limits on prior authorization and private equity buyouts of health facilities.

Says an immigrant workforce is essential to Maine's economy and supports the state law limiting local cooperation with ICE, saying ICE has not earned trust in Maine.

Says state, local and federal law enforcement should always communicate, and links ICE activity in Maine to the state law limiting local cooperation with ICE; has said he does not understand why agents in Biddeford lacked body cameras or why agents wear masks.

Says an immigrant workforce is essential to Maine's economy.

Proposes applying the Property Tax Fairness Credit directly to property tax bills, expanding the homestead exemption, and a Maine Tax Accountability Act requiring regular review of tax breaks.

Proposes raising the homestead exemption in phases from $25,000 to $100,000, with the state reimbursing towns for 100% of lost revenue; supports lowering and eventually eliminating the state income tax.

Proposes doubling the homestead exemption, expanding the Property Tax Fairness Credit, and taxing second homes owned by non-Maine residents at higher rates.

Supports the right to an abortion.

Supports the right to an abortion.

Says classrooms should refocus on reading, math and science, with curriculum transparency so parents have a say in what is taught.

Proposes a $50,000 minimum starting teacher salary, free full-day pre-K for every 4-year-old, and keeping free community college permanent.

Proposes an Office of Inspector General to investigate corruption and disclosure of the original sources of large campaign contributions; supports photo ID for voting.

Criticizes ranked-choice voting, saying voters deserve to know results on Election Day. In August 2026 the Bangor Daily News reported a recording in which he said he would ask for ICE and U.S. Marshals at voting places; his campaign said he will pursue all legal means to ensure fair and lawful elections.

Proposes a state-backed down payment guarantee for first-time buyers, direct mortgage help repaid from a share of future home appreciation, a housing bond to revive factory-built housing, and a statewide permitting audit.

Proposes $100 million a year for housing, a 90-day permit time limit for most new projects, steps to stop out-of-state investors from buying mobile home parks and affordable housing, and 1,000 construction apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeships.

Proposes cutting state spending by $1.3 billion a year through audits, eliminating long-vacant positions and not spending surpluses, and cutting regulations on businesses.

Proposes dismantling drug cartel networks, strengthening law enforcement and expanding addiction recovery and mental health services.