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Maine Democratic Senate nominee on Jul 31, 2026?
$4.2M
JUL 31, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleSocial worker
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationMaine
BackgroundSocial worker
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EducationUniversity of Maine (first-generation graduate)
Notable personal detailsPaige Loud is a social worker and political candidate in Maine who previously ran for the U.S. House in Maine's 2nd Congressional District and later launched a U.S. Senate campaign. She has described herself as a first-generation graduate of the University of Maine and a citizen of the Cherokee Nation. Loud has also participated in Maine legislative advocacy, submitting testimony in support of state legislation in 2026.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports prioritizing investments in public services (healthcare, housing, education) and centering policies on working families and marginalized communities rather than wealthy interests, indicating a preference for public funding of social programs. Opposed diverting public funds to private school vouchers and called for increased investment in public schools.
Healthcare
The candidate supports universal healthcare as a human right and calls for guaranteed comprehensive coverage (medical, dental, vision, mental health, and long-term care). The campaign advocates major federal investment in public hospitals and community health centers, expanded telehealth and infrastructure, and policies that ensure access based on need rather than ability to pay.
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Immigration & Border
The candidate opposes ICE operations in Maine and organizes resources and advocacy to protect immigrant communities, including promoting ‘No ICE in ME’ actions, ICE hotlines, legal and bond-fund support, and efforts to end ICE contracts with local jails. Her campaign site frames support for immigrant community defense and directs volunteers and donations toward legal aid, solidarity funds, and rapid-response efforts. These positions emphasize limiting enforcement activity and protecting vulnerable migrants at the state/local level.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports federal protections for abortion access, including codifying Roe v. Wade, and opposes federal, state, or local efforts to restrict reproductive healthcare. Advocates guaranteeing access to abortion, birth control, and comprehensive reproductive and maternal healthcare.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports universal background checks, enforceable yellow/red-flag (extreme risk) laws, safe-storage requirements, federally funded gun-safety training, and measures to prevent access by prohibited or at-risk individuals while rejecting mass confiscation and arming teachers. Emphasizes balancing responsible gun ownership with public-safety regulations and implementation/oversight improvements.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 17, 2026
Paige Loud is one of several Democrats competing for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District nomination in the 2026 race. She advanced through the primary contest, where ranked-choice voting is being used to settle the final result after the first round. Loud is also listed among the Democrats who filed to replace Graham Platner as the party’s U.S. Senate nominee after his withdrawal, though that race is still being sorted out.
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Articles
PPPortland Press Herald2 months ago
Platner is outraising - and outspending - Susan Collins
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BDBangor Daily News3 months ago
Maine's 2nd District Democrats set for TV debate
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PPPortland Press Herald2 months ago
Contentious primaries draw Mainers to the polls
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TNThe New York Times9 days ago
5 Takeaways From a Maine Debate That Showed Replacing Platner Isn’t Easy
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Polls
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
ME-02 Democratic nominee?
Endorsers of Paige Loud for ME-02 Democratic nominee?
College Democrats of America
Public endorsement
College Democrats of America endorsed Paige Loud.
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