Maine Democratic Senate nominee on Jul 31, 2026?
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JUL 31, 2026
Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleActor
Age60 years old (Jan 13, 1966)
GenderMale
BackgroundActor
EducationLeavitt Area High School (Buckfield, Maine)
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Notable personal detailsPatrick Galen Dempsey is an American actor and race car driver from Lewiston, Maine. He is best known for starring as Dr. Derek Shepherd on the television series Grey's Anatomy and for film roles including Can't Buy Me Love. He has also been involved in cancer support philanthropy in Maine through the Dempsey Center, which he helped found in Lewiston.
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Positions
Healthcare
Patrick Dempsey has emphasized expanding access to cancer support, screenings, and caregiver help, including no-cost services through the Dempsey Center. He has also highlighted barriers facing rural communities and the importance of early detection and wraparound care for patients and families.
Climate & Energy
Patrick Dempsey has publicly advocated for solar power and described it as a practical solution for the nation’s environmental problems. His documented energy position emphasizes renewable energy and clean-power investment rather than fossil-fuel expansion.
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Public Safety & Guns
Supports an assault weapons ban, universal background checks, safe storage requirements, and ending liability immunity for gun manufacturers. Also expressed support for stronger gun safety measures after the Lewiston shooting.
News
Patrick Dempsey said he will not run for a Maine Senate seat, ending speculation that he might step in as a possible Democratic alternative. The decision comes as Democrats weigh options after Graham Platner paused his campaign amid a sexual assault accusation he denies. The Maine race remains unsettled, but Dempsey is not entering it.
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