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Jordan Wood
Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine
Maine Democratic Senate nominee on Jul 31, 2026?
$4.2M
JUL 31, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Live Odds
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
Jordan Wood is trading at 0% to win the Maine Democratic Senate nominee on Jul 31, 2026? on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current rolePolitical staffer
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age32 years old (Aug 1, 1994)
LocationMaine
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BackgroundPolitical staffer
Notable personal detailsJordan Wood is a Maine Democratic political candidate and former congressional staffer. He has worked as vice president of End Citizens United, served as chief of staff to U.S. Rep. Katie Porter, and co-founded democracyFIRST, an organization focused on election integrity and democracy protection. He has run for federal office in Maine and has been active in anti-corruption and campaign-finance reform advocacy.
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Political Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports substantial tax increases on the very wealthy while cutting taxes for low- and middle-income households; proposes an annual wealth tax on households over $50 million and a billionaire surcharge, paired with a plan to lower federal income taxes to 1% on the first $50,000 of earnings. Positions this revenue as funding expanded government programs and affordability measures.
Healthcare
Supports creating an optional public insurance plan called “Medicare for All Who Want It” that builds on Medicare, expands coverage with subsidies, defends the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid, and empowers Medicare to negotiate drug prices. Emphasizes protecting rural hospitals and expanding access to maternal and mental health care.
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Immigration & Border
Supports a pathway to earned citizenship, opposes indiscriminate mass deportation and unlawful immigration arrests, and calls for protections for asylum and immigrant workers while also advocating pairing smart border security with comprehensive reform.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports restoring and protecting abortion rights nationwide, including codifying Roe v. Wade into federal law, restoring and increasing funding for Planned Parenthood, and ensuring access to reproductive healthcare for women across Maine and the country.
Climate & Energy
Supports strengthening the Environmental Protection Agency, protecting land, water, and forests from corporate polluters, opposing drilling and development on public lands, and making renewable energy and energy-efficiency measures (e.g., heat pump incentives) more affordable for Mainers. Emphasizes working with Maine fishing and farming communities to address climate impacts while avoiding unnecessary burdens on their work.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports universal background checks, a federal assault weapons ban, investments in mental health, and stronger school safety measures while respecting responsible gun ownership and hunting traditions.
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedAug 9, 2026
Jordan Wood is in the news because he is running in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District Democratic primary, where the race remains close and undecided after first-round ranked-choice voting. He was among the candidates debating for the nomination, and the winner will face Republican Paul LePage in the general election. Earlier, Wood also said he would no longer accept an endorsement from Rep. Eric Swalwell after misconduct allegations against Swalwell surfaced.
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Articles
PPPortland Press Herald3 months ago
Will ranked-choice counting swamp national Democrats’ pick in the 2nd District?
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BDBangor Daily News4 months ago
Maine's 2nd District Democrats set for TV debate
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PPPortland Press Herald5 months ago
Maine candidate will no longer accept endorsement from Eric Swalwell amid sexual assault allegations
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BDBangor Daily News5 months ago
Jordan Wood rejects Eric Swalwell's endorsement over sexual misconduct claims
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Latest Polls
ME-02 Democratic nominee?
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Jordan Wood currently averages 21.0%, ranking second in this race, 15.1 points behind the next candidate.
Polling average: 21.0%Position: secondMargin: -15.1 ptsLatest poll: 21.0% (May 28 - Jun 3)Polls included: 8
Average recalculated from polls through May 28 - Jun 3.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
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