Maine’s 2026 Gun Safety Endorsements

The Maine Gun Safety Coalition seeks to elect gun violence prevention advocates to every level of government who are committed to pursuing common-sense, evidence-based approaches to reducing gun violence and saving lives in Maine. Last November, nearly two-in-three Mainers made it clear that our state believes that with gun rights come responsibilities, like keeping guns out of dangerous hands. For too long, elected leaders have been out of touch with voters on this issue.

This year we sent endorsement questionnaires to every viable candidate running for the state legislature, for governor, and for Congress. Our endorsements are based on responses to those questionnaires, candidate interviews, voting records for incumbents, and all available public information such as campaign statements and media coverage.

See all of our endorsements below or click to jump to a specific race.

MAINE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Name House District
Gary Friedmann, Bar Harbor 14
Ambureen Rana, Bangor 21
Laura Supica, Bangor 22
Victoria Kornfield, Bangor 23
Sean Faircloth, Bangor 24
Laurie Osher, Orono 25
Eric J Boothroyd, Dover Foxcroft 31
D. Michael Ray, Lincolnville 40
Josh Gerritsen, Rockport 41
Valli Geiger, Rockland 42
David Sinclair, Bath 50
Rafael Macias, Topsham 51
Sally Cluchey, Bowdoinham 52
Karen Montell, Gardiner 54
Katrina Ray-Saulis, Augusta 59
Bill Bridgeo, Augusta 60
Flavia DeBrito, Waterville 64
Cassie Julia, Waterville 65
Cassie Dove, West Baldwin 84
Julie McCabe, Lewiston 93
Scott Harriman, Lewiston 94
Kiernan Majerus-Collins, Lewiston 95
Cheryl Golek, Harpswell 99
Dan Ankeles, Brunswick 100
Poppy Arford, Brunswick 101
Maura Pillsbury, Freeport 102
Karin Orenstein, Yarmouth 103
Anne Graham, North Yarmouth 105
Parnell Terry, Gorham 108
Christina Mitchell, Cumberland 110
Amy Kuhn, Falmouth 111
Sean Mahoney, Falmouth 112
Grayson Lookner, Portland 113
April Fournier, Portland 114
Sam Zager, Portland 116
Matthew Moonen, Portland 117
Yusuf Yusuf, Portland 118
Jason Shedlock, South Portland 120
Matthew Beck, South Portland 122
Michelle Boyer, Cape Elizabeth 123
Kelly Noonan Murphy, Scarborough 125
Drew Gattine, Westbrook 126
Morgan Rielly, Westbrook 127
Suzanne Salisbury, Westbrook 128
Marshall Archer, Saco 129
Lynn Copeland, Saco 130
Robert Kelly, Old Orchard Beach 131
Ryan Fecteau, Biddeford 132
Marc Malon, Biddeford 133
Traci Gere, Kennebunkport 134
Lisa Pratt, Kennebunk 135
Gerry Runte, York 146
Holly Sargent, York 147
Mallory Cook, South Berwick 149
Kristi Mathieson, Kittery 151

MAINE SENATE

Name Senate District
Lisa Kalp, Corinth 4
Amy Roeder, Bangor 9
Ann Matlack, St. George 12
Jo-Jean Keller, Lisbon Falls 17
Peter Southam, Bethel 19
Shanna Cox, Lewiston 21
Mattie Daughtry, Cumberland 23
Denise Tepler, Topsham 24
Teresa S Pierce, Falmouth 25
Tim Nangle, Windham 26
Jill Duson, Portland 27
Rachel Talbot Ross, Portland 28
Anne Carney, Cape Elizabeth 29
Henry Ingwersen, Biddeford 32
Daniel Sayre, Kennebunk 34
Michele Meyer, Eliot 35

GOVERNOR

Hannah Pingree

"As a mom to two kids, ensuring that all Maine kids can grow up free from the fear of gun violence is so important. We can protect the rights of responsible gun owners while still taking common-sense steps to prevent gun violence, keep weapons out of dangerous hands, and make our communities safer for all.” - Hannah Pingree

U.S. SENATE

Troy Jackson

"I still believe in responsible gun ownership. I still believe in Maine’s sporting traditions. But those beliefs are not at odds with keeping our families and communities safe. In fact, they demand it. Responsible gun owners know that rights come with responsibilities — including the responsibility to protect our neighbors from preventable tragedy.” - Troy Jackson

U.S. HOUSE

Chellie Pingree

“Like so many Mainers, I’ve seen how gun violence leaves a lasting mark on families and communities. Here in Maine, that often means the pain of suicide, domestic violence, and loss that ripples far beyond one household. And after Lewiston, that grief became even more real and immediate for people across our state. It’s one of the reasons I believe so strongly that we have to come together around sensible gun safety measures that can save lives while respecting Maine’s traditions and culture.” - Chellie Pingree