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Maine Republican Governor nominee?
$168.1K
JUN 10, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleReal estate broker
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican
GenderMale
LocationMaine
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BackgroundReal estate broker
Notable personal detailsDavid John Jones is a Maine real estate and construction executive and a Republican candidate for Governor of Maine in the 2026 election cycle. He is associated with F.O. Bailey Real Estate in Falmouth and has been active in pro-Trump political organizing in Maine, including involvement with the Making Maine Great Again PAC. He previously entered the 2006 Maine gubernatorial race as an independent before withdrawing.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports tax relief, deregulation, and cutting government waste; prioritizes auditing state finances and reducing spending to promote business growth and economic prosperity. Emphasizes opposition to high taxes and overregulation as barriers to small businesses and job creators.
Healthcare
The candidate supports Medicaid reforms that limit assistance to U.S. citizens and impose work requirements for able-bodied adults, seeks faster state reimbursement to hospitals, and would repeal Certificate of Need laws to increase competition and expand services. These positions prioritize spending restraint, eligibility restrictions, and market-driven steps to increase access and lower costs.
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Immigration & Border
Supports legal immigration and recognizes migrant farmworkers’ economic role while prioritizing public safety; opposes limits on local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement and would veto legislation that forbids local law enforcement from cooperating with ICE.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate describes himself as pro‑life, opposes requiring MaineCare to cover abortion, and supports restrictions on late‑term abortion while acknowledging outright bans are impractical and emphasizing persuasion and support for carrying pregnancies to term. His statements frame abortion limits alongside advocating for pro‑life policy positions rather than unfettered access.
Climate & Energy
Supports affordable, reliable energy and energy independence while opposing solar subsidies paid by ratepayers. Would protect consumer energy choice (prevent local bans on specific energy sources), pursue nuclear power (including small modular reactors), and expand woodbanks for fuel assistance. Emphasis is on lowering costs and limiting state support for out-of-state renewable developers.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate supports the Second Amendment and says he will staunchly defend Maine and U.S. constitutional gun rights and oppose attempts to erode those rights. He emphasizes backing law enforcement and public safety in related sections of his platform.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 15, 2026
David Jones is in the news because he is running in Maine’s Republican governor primary, where the race is still being decided under ranked-choice voting. He recently formed an alliance with fellow candidate Ben Midgley, with each urging supporters to rank the other second. The primary field has been crowded, and final results may take time because official ranked-choice tabulation is still underway.
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Articles
PPPortland Press Herald3 months ago
Republican candidates for Maine governor just forged another alliance
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BDBangor Daily News3 months ago
How to watch Maine's GOP gubernatorial debate tonight
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BDBangor Daily News3 months ago
Maine GOP projects unity around crowded gubernatorial field at convention
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PPPortland Press Herald2 months ago
It could take days to know the winners of Maine’s primaries. Here’s why.
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Maine Republican Governor nominee?
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