Public Policy Polling
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Democrat
Dan Kleban
Maine Democratic Senate nominee?
$6.1M
JUN 10, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleBrewery owner (Maine Beer Company)
PartyDemocratic
LocationMaine
BackgroundBrewery owner (Maine Beer Company)
EducationUniversity of Southern Maine (degree, 2004)
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Notable personal detailsDan Kleban is a Maine brewery owner and attorney who co-founded Maine Beer Company with his brother in 2009. He ran for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Maine in the 2026 cycle, filing with the FEC on September 3, 2025, and later withdrawing on October 14, 2025. He is based in Cumberland, Maine and has been active in Maine’s brewing industry.
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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 updatedJun 19, 2026
Dan Kleban is still in the running in Maine’s 2026 Democratic gubernatorial primary, and the race has not been settled yet. Election officials said ranked-choice tabulation is continuing and the official certified results will determine the final winner and elimination order. Earlier coverage also placed him among the Democratic candidates trying to sharpen their strategy in a competitive Maine race.
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Polls
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
$419.50
$458.4K
$30.6K
Source: FEC
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