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Democrat
Jordan Wood
Maine Democratic Senate nominee on Jul 31, 2026?
$1.8M
JUL 31, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current rolePolitical operative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationMaine
BackgroundPolitical operative
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EducationCalvin University (then Calvin College), B.A., Philosophy and Political Science (2012)
Notable personal detailsJordan Wood is a Democratic political operative and former congressional aide who ran for U.S. House in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District in 2026. He previously served as chief of staff to Rep. Katie Porter and worked in campaign-finance and democracy-reform advocacy, including leadership roles at End Citizens United and democracyFIRST. He is originally from Lewiston, Maine, and later lived in Bristol while planning a move back to the district during his ME-02 campaign.
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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.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 10, 2026
Jordan Wood is in the news because he is running in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District Democratic primary, where the race remains undecided after ranked-choice voting. Early results had him trailing Joe Baldacci and Matt Dunlap, and officials were still finishing the tabulation. He also recently said he would drop an endorsement from Rep. Eric Swalwell after misconduct allegations surfaced against Swalwell.
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Articles
PPPortland Press Herald30 days ago
Will ranked-choice counting swamp national Democrats’ pick in the 2nd District?
Neutral
BDBangor Daily News2 months ago
Maine's 2nd District Democrats set for TV debate
Neutral
PPPortland Press Herald3 months ago
Maine candidate will no longer accept endorsement from Eric Swalwell amid sexual assault allegations
Positive
BDBangor Daily News3 months ago
Jordan Wood rejects Eric Swalwell's endorsement over sexual misconduct claims
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Polls
ME-02 Democratic nominee?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
Maine Democratic Senate nominee?
Endorsers of Jordan Wood for Maine Democratic Senate nominee?
Defend the Vote
Public endorsement
Defend the Vote endorsed Jordan Wood in Maine’s Democratic congressional race.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$5.7M
$4.3M
$2.9M
$1.4M
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$5.7M
$423.0K
$5.3M
$310.9K
Source: FEC