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