Prediction Edge
Democrat
Dan Kleban

Dan Kleban

Overview

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 16, 2026

Dan Kleban is one of several Democrats competing to replace Graham Platner as Maine’s U.S. Senate nominee after Platner withdrew from the race. The party is moving through a compressed selection process, with a convention planned and the field expanding to include eight candidates in a debate. Kleban has also been pitching his campaign around housing costs, electricity bills, tariffs, and support for small businesses and clean energy.

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Polls

Maine Senate winner? (Person)
Polling Average
50%40%30%20%10%0%
44%
35%
Dan Kleban
D. Kleban
Susan Collins
S. Collins
Date (Start - End)SpreadKlebanCollins
Polling Average
Kleban+9.0
44.0%35.0%
Public Policy PollingSep 8 - 9
Kleban+9.0
44.0%35.0%

Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne

Fundraising

Latest report: Cycle 2026
Total raisedCash on hand
$458.8K
$344.1K
$229.4K
$114.7K
$0

2026

Latest
Year
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate

Cycle 2026

$458.8K
$419.50
$458.4K
$30.6K

Source: FEC

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