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Dan Kleban

Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine

Democrat

Dan Kleban

Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine

Maine Senate winner? (Person)

$2.4M

NOV 7, 2026

General Election

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Candidate Overview

Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.

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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Political 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.

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.

Latest News

AINews Summary

Last updatedAug 9, 2026

Dan Kleban is one of the remaining Maine Democrats competing to replace Graham Platner as the party’s U.S. Senate nominee. The field has been narrowed to four listed candidates, and the party is set to choose its nominee at a convention in Bangor. Kleban has also been campaigning on a message centered on working families, housing costs, electricity bills, small businesses, and clean energy. Recent reports say the party is standing by its nominee amid allegations, but there has been no official change to the nomination process.

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Articles

PPPortland Press Herald2 months ago