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Republican
Dan Smeriglio
Maine Republican Senate nominee?
$35.0K
JUN 10, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Senate candidate (Maine, 2026)
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderMale
LocationMaine
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BackgroundU.S. Senate candidate (Maine, 2026)
Notable personal detailsDaniel Christopher Smeriglio is a Republican candidate who filed with the FEC to run for U.S. Senate in Maine (2026). He has described himself publicly as a U.S. Army veteran, former police officer, and the founder of Voice of the People USA Radio and Activist Group. He has also been described as a Frenchville, Maine resident who moved there in 2023.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports major tax cuts and reduced government spending, including slashing federal taxes and seeking state relief; favors cutting regulations and redirecting federal funds away from programs he calls "woke" or "green" initiatives; proposes watchdogs and efficiency measures to eliminate waste and return money to individuals, small businesses, and farms.
Healthcare
Supports market-oriented reforms such as expanding access to tax-free Health Savings Accounts and employer-driven benefits, criticizes insurance companies for high premiums, and says he will pursue reforms to increase affordability and transparency rather than proposing Medicare-for-All or universal single-payer coverage.
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Immigration & Border
The candidate emphasizes strict enforcement and restricting benefits for undocumented immigrants, calls for securing the border, and opposes protections or public assistance for people in the country illegally. His campaign messaging frames immigration as a threat to Maine resources and supports an enforcement-first approach.
Climate & Energy
Opposes federal environmental initiatives and renewable energy projects such as offshore wind and solar, describing them as “green scams” and saying they raise energy costs. Pledges to block wind and solar development, remove related regulations, and prioritize affordable, ‘‘reliable’’, American-made energy. Advocates cutting green subsidies and redirecting funds away from climate programs toward other priorities.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 15, 2026
Dan Smeriglio is being mentioned as one of the possible replacements as Maine Democrats scramble to find a new U.S. Senate nominee after Graham Platner said he will withdraw from the race. The party must pick a new nominee by July 27, and several candidates have already started or signaled campaigns. The eventual nominee will go on to face Republican Sen. Susan Collins.
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Maine Republican Senate nominee?
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