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ME-02 Democratic nominee?
$21.8K
JUN 10, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current rolePolitical staffer
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderMale
LocationMaine
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BackgroundPolitical staffer
Notable personal detailsJordan Wood is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He is a former chief of staff to Rep. Katie Porter and has worked in political reform roles, including vice president at End Citizens United and executive director of democracyFIRST. He was born and raised in Lewiston, Maine, and has said he is raising his family in Maine.
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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 updatedMay 19, 2026
Jordan Wood is running in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District and is in the middle of a competitive Democratic primary against Matt Dunlap, Joe Baldacci, and Paige Loud. He recently drew attention for dropping an endorsement from Rep. Eric Swalwell after misconduct allegations surfaced, saying he would donate the contribution to a local food bank. The race is moving into televised debates as Democrats prepare to choose a nominee to face Republican Paul LePage in the general election.
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Articles
BDBangor Daily News21 days ago
Maine's 2nd District Democrats set for TV debate
Neutral
PPPortland Press Herald1 month ago
Maine candidate will no longer accept endorsement from Eric Swalwell amid sexual assault allegations
Positive
BDBangor Daily News1 month ago
Jordan Wood rejects Eric Swalwell's endorsement over sexual misconduct claims
Neutral
NNewsmax11 days ago
NRCC Polls Show GOP Surging in Key House Races
Neutral
Polls
ME-02 Democratic nominee?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$5.1M
$3.9M
$2.6M
$1.3M
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$5.1M
$696.5K
$4.4M
$295.9K
Source: FEC
New updates coming soon
We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
- Endorsements