Incumbent
Mike Soboleski
Incumbent Republican candidate for State Representative in Maine
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Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleState Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderMale
LocationMaine
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BackgroundRetired
EducationUniversity of Maine at Machias
Notable personal detailsMichael “Mike” Soboleski is a Republican member of the Maine House of Representatives representing House District 73 (Phillips-area) and has served in the 131st and 132nd Legislatures. He is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and is affiliated with groups including the American Legion and NRA. Soboleski ran in the 2024 Republican primary for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District and was defeated by Austin Theriault.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports pro-small-business policies, reviewing and reducing regulations, and controlling government spending; has signed the Americans for Tax Reform pledge opposing tax increases. Positions emphasize incentives for economic growth and opposition to unfunded mandates.
Healthcare
Mike Soboleski has opposed certain public-health expansions and harm-reduction measures, including opposing a study/authorization of supervised consumption sites and raising objections to a proposed school-based medical clinic. His campaign platform lists 'Affordable Health Care' as an issue but provides limited detail on preferred policies.
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Immigration & Border
The candidate supports deportation of people who entered the U.S. without proper documentation and favors stricter enforcement of immigration laws. Public remarks during a 2024 Republican primary debate emphasized removal of undocumented immigrants while distinguishing limited support for some categories (e.g., no broad pathway to citizenship was advocated).
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Mike Soboleski describes himself as "pro-life" while supporting exceptions for rape, incest, and to protect the life of the mother; he has said the Supreme Court ruled correctly in returning the issue to the states and has supported legislation that restricts abortion access. He has also received endorsements from anti-abortion groups and voted in favor of measures seen as restricting abortion access.
Climate & Energy
Supports expanding domestic fossil-fuel production and greater American ownership of energy resources, and has criticized state clean-energy policies and emissions rules as economically burdensome. Has backed legislation and actions calling for review or greater transparency of climate and clean-energy programs rather than aggressive regulatory mandates. Serves on the Maine Legislature’s Environment and Natural Resources committee and has spoken publicly about energy cost impacts on consumers.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate is a member of the NRA and identifies as a steadfast supporter of the Second Amendment, opposing new restrictions on firearms. He voted against recent state gun-safety reform bills and has said he does not think guns should be restricted.
Latest News
Mike Soboleski is in the news because Maine’s 2026 governor race is being closely watched, but recent polling and analysis now favor Democrat Hannah Pingree and have shifted the state toward a solid Democratic outlook. The race is still described as fluid, with multiple candidates and many undecided voters, so the outcome is not settled. Earlier reporting also noted that ranked-choice tabulation could delay final results in the Republican governor primary, including Soboleski’s race, by up to two weeks.
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Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2024Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
2024
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