2024 Candidates

MARY LOU DAXLAND

My husband Karl and I reside in Newcastle. We have owned property in Maine for over 25 years and have spent many days in this beautiful State prior to moving here year-round. 

I am a fiscal and a social conservative who will not waffle on the principles that I believe in. 

In MA I was involved in politics for over a decade. I was a Town Committee Chair, a State Committeewoman, and the president of the MA Republican Assembly. 

I am currently a member of the National Federation of Republican Assemblies Board of Directors and I am the Vice President of the MERA. I write for the Boston Broadside – the only monthly conservative paper in New England. 

I believe the 2024 election is going to be the most important election in our lifetime. Here in Maine our Freedoms and Rights are slipping away at a rapid pace. The Democrats are in control and they are passing legislation that will over-tax us, dictate what kind of car we drive, how we heat our homes, and indoctrinate our public-school children without parental consent. 

Never did I think, dream, or consider running for State office. But seeing how close the Republicans are to taking control of the State House, I feel I must step up and run. Frankly, I want to be part of that takeover of the House. I am up against a 2-TERM incumbent. It will not be easy. There are so many liberal issues we need to push back against in Augusta. 

We need to return common-sense legislation to the Augusta Statehouse. Debating to change the Maine State Flag should not be a priority when Mainers are suffering. 

100 million dollars was passed for affordable housing last year The question is how much of it will be allocated to Veterans and Mainers? We need affordable housing for Veterans and Mainers first.

Right here in District 46 last year, a child was led to change their gender without their parents’ consent. We need to Defend Parents' Rights that protect their child. 

Maine public school students’ test scores are going down every year. Last year 8th grade math scores dropped to their lowest level since 1992. Education funding has increased but test scores continue to fall. Maine Public Schools need to return to the basics of reading, writing, and math. 

I am sure that everyone knows of someone who has died from a drug overdose. State figures released last year indicate 631 Mainers died from a drug overdose in 2021 and 716 in 2022. 2023 figures have not yet been released. We need laws that support strict penalties for Drug Trafficking. My opponent this past January sponsored LD 1975 which would LEGALIZE all drugs. That includes heroin and cocaine. I think we all can agree this is not common-sense legislation. 

I am a Maine Clean Election Candidate. I must collect $5 from 60 voters in the district to receive funding of approximately $6,000. I am asking you to please help me reach that goal. I humbly ask for your $5 donation and your vote. 

Please go to: maine.gov/cleanelections 

Thank you. 

JAMES W. HUNT 

My name is Bill Hunt, I am running for State Representative in House District 48 representing Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor, Edgecomb, South Bristol, Southport, and Westport. For those of you who may not know me, I grew up spending my summers on Southport, went to Bates College, and have spent most of my adult life as a Maine resident. I have always considered this area my home. I returned full-time to Southport in 2022 after a five year “exile” in Minnesota. I have had a 35-year career as a successful technology executive and entrepreneur, having founded or co-founded companies creating hundreds of jobs in several states.

I have always had an interest in politics. I majored in Political Science at Bates where I served as Chairman of the College Republicans and served a term as President of the Maine College Republicans. I was a member of then Congresswoman Olympia Snowe’s campaign staff in 1983-84 and was an intern in Senator William Cohen’s office. It is possible that you have seen letters to the editor of the Boothbay Register from me over the years. I am a Benefactor Life Member of the NRA, a member of Heritage Foundation, and the Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine, among many others. For over 25 years I have served as a member of the Junior Program Committee at the Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club, helping to provide sailing and tennis programs to local youth. 

I have become increasingly concerned by the actions of the state government over the past few years. Having run businesses here, I know that Maine has never been a particularly easy state in which to do business. The Democrats in Augusta seem determined to make it harder than ever. Last year the legislature passed a staggering 450 new laws! I couldn’t believe that number when I saw it. Our current representative voted for most of these with consistent support for increased government

spending and business regulation. She voted for the most extreme abortion law in the country and recently even voted to make our votes for President count only if they happen to match the desires of California, New York, Oregon, Washington, and Illinois.

I believe that the people of Maine are best when trusted to do the right thing for themselves rather than having Augusta decide. We can decide what kind of car we want to drive. We don’t need Augusta dictating our choices. We can decide how to cook our food and heat or cool our homes. We also need to have control of our children’s education. Our schools need to return to a focus on basic skills and support learning trades. They also need to teach basic right from wrong and a respect for others that is sadly lacking. Perhaps there would be fewer murders if our youth respected others’

right to live. When I was growing up, we had gun clubs at schools and rifles in our trucks, but there were no school shootings. Personal responsibility is something we have lost. All of these and more are why I am running for the legislature.

I would love to get your thoughts and concerns about what we need to be doing differently in Augusta. Maine’s Clean Election law limits donations to $5 and requires me to gather a significant number of $5 contributions by April 22nd. You can contribute $5 by going to www.maine.gov/cleanelections .

Please visit my website and social media page:

http://www.hunt4staterep.org/

http://www.facebook.com/hunt4staterep

Thank you for your time and I hope that I can count on your vote.

My name is Dale Harmon and  I am running for State Senate for District 13:  Lincoln County: Alna; Boothbay; Boothbay Harbor; Bremen; Bristol; Damariscotta; Edgecomb; Hibberts Gore, Jefferson; Louds Island UT; Monhegan Plantation; Newcastle; Nobleboro; Somerville; South Bristol; Southport; Waldoboro; Westport Island; Whitefield; and Wiscasset. 

Dale Harmon has served the Town of Boothbay for the past 16 years, delivering quality services while keeping an eye on the bottom line. He's worked 24 years with the Boothbay Region Water District, and knows all too well our infrastructure challenges and the need to invest in conservation and preservation. Born and raised in this District, Dale is committed to fighting for the industries and hard-working Mainers that are the backbone of our great State.

• Lower Energy Costs - Find ways to make powering and heating our homes and businesses less expensive. 
• Balance Prosperity & Preservation - Be responsible stewards of the natural resources that drive our fishing, forestry, and tourism industries - without overregulation.
• Reduce Taxes & Audit Augusta - It's time to take a hard look at how we spend your money to reduce taxes, fees, and the cost of living here in Maine. 
• Safer, Stronger Communities - Take on homelessness, crime, and drug addiction by addressing the underlying issue of mental health. 
• Provide Career Education - Invest in math, science, and vocational programs so our kids are prepared for careers in technology and the trades.
• Protect Our Freedoms - Defend our First and Second Amendment Rights from Augusta's overreach.

 More and more Mainers are falling behind, yet little is being done to lower energy costs, reduce taxes, or help our coastal industries. I was born here and have served Boothbay as a selectperson for the last 16 years. I'm ready to get to work tackling these challenges and making  Maine more affordable for everyone. I'd be honored to earn your vote."  Thank you, Dale Harmon

Please contribute $5 to my Clean Elections campaign at 

www.maine.gov/cleanelections

Please see my website and contact me with your questions:

www.HarmonForMaine.com

dale@harmonformaine.com

207-380-5900 

Re-elect Rep. Ed Polewarczyk

House District 47

To see his activities and good work he is doing, read his weekly ENews posts at 

https://www.facebook.com/people/Representative-Ed-Polewarczyk/100080374569403/

Representative Ed Polewarczyk of Wiscasset is currently serving his first term in the Maine House, representing District 47 which includes the towns of Alna, Jefferson, Whitefield and Wiscasset. Ed currently serves the 131st Legislature's Education and Cultural Affairs Committee. 

Let's send him back to the Legislature to continue his good work! 

Re-elect Rep. Katrina Smith 

House District 62

Windsor/China/Hibberts Gore Township/Somerville/Palermo

Representative Katrina Smith of Palermo is currently serving her first term in the Maine House, representing District 62 which includes the towns of Windsor, China, Hibberts Gore Township, Somerville, and Palermo. Katrina currently serves the 131st Legislature's Joint Standing Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement, and Business. 

Katrina earned her B.A. from Gordon College, and has spent her career as a realtor and investor. She is a member of the Maine Association of Realtors, Gun Owners of Maine, and the National Rifle Association. Rep. Smith and her husband Mike have five children together. 

Thank you for donating to my re-election campaign!  We have a lot of work ahead of us to make November 2024 a turning point for the state of Maine. Together I sincerely believe we will achieve our goal of a safe, free and prosperous Maine!

The maximum amount an individual may contribute is $950. 

ANY amount is greatly appreciated!

Please donate at this link

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Bio forthcoming

I hope you join me in my campaign running as a clean elections candidate. 

Please contribute $5 to my Clean Elections campaign at 

www.maine.gov/cleanelections

Please contact me with your questions at:

jeffreykpierce@gmail.com

207-441-3006

Ron is running against Shelly Pingree for for the Maine Congressional seat in D1. Ron grew up in Fort Fairfield and as the son of a potato farmer, he learned the value of hard work, thriftiness and honesty on the farm. He graduated from West Point in '76 during our Nation's 200th anniversary. He later served as a Green Beret and started his own business as a defense contractor.. 

Ron currently resides in Kennebunkport. He expressed concern about the flow of illegal immigrants into Maine and their associated costs to the Maine taxpayer. He feels that the border needs to be closed and the financial incentives that draw them here need to end. Ron is a proponent of energy independence. Like most conservatives, he is very pro police/first responders and shares our concern about our nation’s military readiness. Ron stressed the importance of education and getting back to meritocracy.

You can learn more about Ron and contribute to his campaign at his website.

Please read more at my website and thank you for supporting my campaign.

https://ronrussellforcongress.com/