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Dan Kleban
Democrat
Dan Kleban
Maine Democratic Senate nominee on Jul 31, 2026?
$4.2M
JUL 31, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleCo-founder and co-owner, Maine Beer Company
PartyDemocratic
LocationMaine
BackgroundCo-founder and co-owner, Maine Beer Company
Notable personal detailsDan Kleban is a Maine business owner and co-founder/co-owner of Maine Beer Company. He filed as a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine for the 2026 cycle and later ended his candidacy in October 2025. In 2026 reporting about the Maine Democratic nomination process, he was described as the co-founder of Maine Beer Company and as having endorsed Troy Jackson for the Democratic Senate nomination.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
No clear, specific public position on federal tax policy or detailed tax proposals was found. The candidate emphasizes addressing the rising cost of living, investing in workers (living wages, employer-paid health care and retirement benefits), and supporting small businesses by reducing red tape, but does not provide explicit statements about raising or cutting taxes in available campaign coverage and statements.
Healthcare
Supports making healthcare more affordable and reinvesting in Maine’s health system; views reinstating Affordable Care Act credits and reversing recent federal cuts as priorities. Emphasizes protecting access in rural areas and addressing hospital and nursing-home financial pressures.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate supports protecting abortion rights and criticized Senator Susan Collins for failing to defend reproductive rights; he ran for U.S. Senate as a Democrat citing the need to stand up for abortion access. His public statements frame the issue as one where elected officials should defend reproductive freedom.
Climate & Energy
Supports strong clean-energy investment and environmental protections, links a healthy environment to Maine’s economy, and criticizes policies that reduce renewable energy incentives. Emphasizes clean water, support for farmers affected by climate change, and company commitments to transition to clean energy. Positions reflect advocacy for renewable energy incentives and opposition to rolling back clean-energy policy.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 24, 2026
Dan Kleban is one of the remaining Democrats vying to replace Graham Platner as Maine’s 2026 U.S. Senate nominee. The party has narrowed the field to four listed candidates, and delegates will choose the nominee at a convention in Bangor after candidates have been debating and campaigning for the spot. Kleban has been pitching himself as a candidate focused on working families, housing costs, electricity bills, small businesses, and clean energy. The eventual nominee will face Republican Sen. Susan Collins in a race that could affect Senate control.
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Articles
PPPortland Press Herald12 days ago
Washington has forgotten how to do what’s right. I haven’t. | Opinion
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BNBreitbart News Network3 days ago
'Let’s Just Say That We Have a Candidate'
Neutral
TNThe New York Times10 days ago
5 Takeaways From a Maine Debate That Showed Replacing Platner Isn’t Easy
Neutral
TNThe New York Times14 days ago
Maine Democrats to Chuck Schumer: Stay Out of Our Senate Race
Neutral
Polls
Maine Senate winner? (Person)
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$458.8K
$344.1K
$229.4K
$114.7K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$458.8K
$86.50
$458.7K
$25.5K
Source: FEC
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