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Dan Smeriglio
Republican
Dan Smeriglio
Maine Republican Senate nominee?
$35.0K
JUN 10, 2026Primary Election
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Overview
Current rolePolice officer
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderMale
LocationMaine
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BackgroundPolice officer
Notable personal detailsDaniel Christopher Smeriglio is a Republican candidate who filed with the Federal Election Commission to run for U.S. Senate in Maine in the 2026 election cycle. He has described himself publicly as an Army veteran and former police officer, and has been identified in Maine media as running Voice of the People USA Radio and an associated activist group.
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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 10, 2026
Dan Smeriglio is being mentioned in the context of Maine Democrats scrambling to find a new U.S. Senate nominee after Graham Platner said he will withdraw from the race. The party now has to pick a replacement by July 27, and several possible candidates have already started or signaled campaigns. The eventual nominee will face Republican Sen. Susan Collins in the general election.
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