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Democrat
Paige Loud
ME-02 Democratic nominee?
$21.8K
JUN 10, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleSocial worker
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationMaine
BackgroundSocial worker
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EducationUniversity of Maine (Master of Social Work candidate)
Notable personal detailsPaige Loud is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. She has worked as a social worker and has been based in Old Town, Maine since moving to the state in 2023. Loud has been pursuing a Master of Social Work at the University of Maine while running for office.
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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 updatedMay 19, 2026
Paige Loud is in the news as one of four Democrats competing for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District nomination. She is set to take part in the first televised primary debate as the party prepares to choose a nominee to face Republican Paul LePage. The race is drawing major attention and spending because both parties see the district as important in the fight for control of Congress.
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Articles
BDBangor Daily News21 days ago
Maine's 2nd District Democrats set for TV debate
Neutral
PPPortland Press Herald26 days ago
Democrats to spend more than $8M to hold Jared Golden’s Maine seat
Positive
BDBangor Daily News2 months ago
Maine’s 5-year shift toward Republicans runs from Portland to rural places
Negative
NNewsmax11 days ago
NRCC Polls Show GOP Surging in Key House Races
Negative
Polls
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$19.3K
$14.5K
$9.7K
$4.8K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$19.3K
$4.7K
$14.7K
$978.16
Source: FEC
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