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Joshua Pietrowicz
Republican candidate for U.S. House in Maine
ME-01 Republican nominee?
$26.8K
JUN 10, 2026Primary Election
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Live Odds — ME-01 Republican nominee?
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
1%chance to win
$26.8KJUN 10, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleCandidate
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
LocationMaine
Notable personal detailsJoshua James Pietrowicz is a Republican political candidate in Maine who ran for U.S. House in Maine’s 1st Congressional District in 2026. He filed a statement of candidacy with the Federal Election Commission and had an authorized principal campaign committee, “Pietrowicz for US Congress.” He has been associated with New Gloucester, Maine, and has also previously appeared on Maine state election returns as a candidate for state representative.
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Political Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports lowering taxes for lower- and middle-class Americans while increasing taxes on the ultra-wealthy and ensuring billionaires pay their fair share.
Healthcare
Supports making healthcare affordable and quality care accessible for all but provides only general statements rather than specific policy proposals; also opposes gender-affirming care for children and sets specific procedural limits on abortion care up to 12 weeks. The candidate’s site does not state support for major federal reforms such as Medicare for All or explicit market-based dismantling of federal programs.
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Immigration & Border
Supports a strong, secure border while also allowing a large, selective legal pathway for skilled immigrants (described as "a million of the best and brightest" to become U.S. citizens).
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports legal abortion without exception up to 12 weeks of pregnancy with required counseling sessions and a 48-hour waiting period; after 12 weeks would allow abortion only to save the life of the mother. Prefers laws that protect medical providers acting to save a patient in emergency situations.
Climate & Energy
Supports nuclear energy and continued use of inexpensive fossil fuels, opposes committing to the Paris Agreement and rejects Green New Deal–style subsidies for solar and wind while opposing taxpayer-funded rooftop solar for neighbors.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate expresses strong support for individual gun rights and frames opposition to "gun-confiscating government legislation," positioning himself as an advocate of constitutional gun ownership while emphasizing public safety. He has described carrying a firearm during a local mass-shooting incident and speaks positively about armed self-defense.
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedSep 2, 2026
Joshua Pietrowicz is in the news because he is running in Maine’s 1st Congressional District Republican primary. Recent reporting says he was narrowly trailing Ron Russell as precincts reported, and the race had not yet been called. The winner will face Democratic Rep. Chellie Pingree in the general election.
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Articles
PPPortland Press Herald3 months ago
What’s on the ballot in the Lakes Region
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PPPortland Press Herald3 months ago
Republicans in 1st District primary to face Chellie Pingree running tight race
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BNBaltimore News4 months ago
Vice President Vance expected to address alleged fraud during stop in Bangor
Neutral
BDBangor Daily News4 months ago
Why Republicans are confident after their state convention
Neutral
Latest Polls
ME-01 Republican nominee?
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
Total raisedCash on hand
$13.6K
$10.2K
$6.8K
$3.4K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$13.6K
$2.67
$13.6K
$754.56
Source: FEC
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