Jason Levesque
Jason Levesque
Maine Republican Governor nominee?
$151.8K
JUN 10, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleFormer Mayor
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderMale
LocationMaine
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BackgroundPolitician
EducationWest Virginia Wesleyan College
Notable personal detailsJason J. Levesque is an American politician and businessperson who served as mayor of Auburn, Maine from 2017 to 2023. He previously won the Republican nomination for U.S. House in Maine's 2nd congressional district in 2010. He studied at West Virginia Wesleyan College and the University of Southern Maine and founded Argo Contact Centers in 2003.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports lower taxes and reduced government spending, criticizes large stimulus packages and high energy costs as harmful to businesses, and favors reforms to make the state more business-friendly. Emphasizes reducing burdens on businesses (including energy costs) and a holistic review of state funding and spending.
Healthcare
Supports making universal, affordable healthcare available to all Mainers and favors reforms addressing addiction and medical debt; advocates policies to expand access and reduce costs. Has spoken in favor of drug-sentencing reform to treat substance use as a health issue rather than only a criminal one.
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Immigration & Border
The candidate has expressed support for welcoming and integrating newcomers into his city, noting that recent arrivals (including Ukrainian refugees) are contributing to the community and that schools are welcoming. He has promoted inclusive local policies and called for addressing barriers to opportunity for immigrant residents. There is no clear public record of proposals favoring expanded enforcement or large-scale deportations at the federal level.
Climate & Energy
The candidate acknowledges that climate change is real and has taken local actions to prepare for and protect water resources (Lake Auburn), including pursuing regulatory changes such as a septic ordinance to protect the watershed. His public statements emphasize urgency about preparing the city for climate impacts while pursuing development and housing objectives. There is no clear evidence of support for national-level aggressive fossil-fuel phase-outs or Green New Deal–style legislation in the sources found.
News
Jason Levesque is in the news because Maine’s ranked-choice tabulation could delay final results in the Republican governor primary by up to two weeks. Officials say counting could begin on June 12 if needed, with final results expected by June 19. The updates mainly concern the election process rather than any new action or statement from Levesque himself.
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