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Rep. Wayne Farrin's Voting Record
Farrin's Voting record on voter ID
LD 38, An Act Requiring Photographic Identification for Voting, was referred to the Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee. This bill requires the presentation of proof of identity in the form of a photograph identification document when voting in person.
On 5/2/25, Harris Van Pate, Policy Analyst for Maine Policy Institute, testified " By requiring photographic identification to vote, these bills ensure that every ballot cast is tied to a verified, eligible voter while preserving voting accessibility for all Maine citizens. ...Establishing a uniform photographic ID requirement is a simple and effective way to rebuild public confidence and enhance transparency in the electoral process."
On 5/2/25, Richard Coshow, Bridgton, testified "...Election/voter integrity has been suspect in past elections. Why would any government/municipality be afraid of transparency by requiring a photo ID to verify voter eligibility?"
On 5/2/25, Robert Giles, Kennebunk, testified photo ID "...is required for many day to day transactions which are far less important than selecting our future leaders. It will help restore confidence in the integrity of our voting system."
On the House floor, the Majority Motion made, that this bill OUGHT NOT TO PASS, prevailed with House Roll Call 337 on 6/25/25, with Yea: 72, Nay: 69, Absent: 8, Excused: 2 The Democrat majority voted against voter ID. Among them was Wayne Farrin, District 47 Representative, who voted YEA, a vote against Voter ID.
As more voter fraud continues to be identified throughout the country, the prudent action for Maine is to establish Voter ID.
Edward Polewarczyk
Wiscasset
Farrin's voting Record on Parent Rights
LD 1881, An Act to Ensure the Rights of Parents of Minor Children in Education, was referred to the Education and Cultural Affairs Committee. This bill provides that a parent is entitled to access all information regarding the school activities of the parent's minor child; review all information regarding mental, emotional and physical health care services; as well as teaching and instructional materials for the parent's minor child; receive a well being questionnaire or health screening form before that questionnaire or form is administered to the minor child; and refuse the parent's minor child's participation in a noneducational assignment of material and request an alternative assignment.
On 5/9/25, Penny Harmon, Edgecomb, testified "I am in favor of LD 1881 for one reason only and that schools should never have any rights more important than that of a parent. A minor child does not have the capacity to make certain decisions by themselves. Parents are responsible for their child in every way. ... Yet, you want to take parental decisions away from the parent and give them to the school. ... "
On 5/9/25, Tyler Wentland, YORK, testified "Parents are the first teachers and school for their children. They have every right to be informed about what their children are learning and if necessary, refuse what lessons they deem inappropriate, as well as access all records pertaining to their academic, emotional, and physical well-being. If schools want parental support, they must understand their role is to support parents and families, not supercede them."
On the House floor, the Majority Motion made that this bill "OUGHT NOT TO PASS", prevailed with House Roll Call 239, on 5/29/25 with a vote of Yea: 77, Nay: 68, Absent: 6, Excused: 0. The Senate also voted "OUGHT NOT TO PASS" and the bill died.
The Democrat majority voted against parents rights. Among them was Wayne Farrin, District 47 Representative, who voted YEA, a vote against Parents Rights.
Think about who you are voting for to represent your views.
Edward J. Polewarczyk
Wiscasset
Farrin's voting record on tax and spend
Maine Wire is reporting a predicted budget shortfall of $1.3 billion for the fiscal years ending 6/30/28 and 6/3/2029. This problem was created when the current legislature passed multiple budget bills with increased taxes to cover increased spending through year ending 6/30/27 (FY 2027). Those bills significantly increased costs beyond the projected revenue in future years through FY2028 and FY2029.
LD 609, An Act Making Certain Appropriations and Allocations and Changing Certain Provisions of Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government. On the House floor, the Motion on this bill for ENACTMENT prevailed with House Roll Call 47 on 3/20/25 with ten votes.
LD 210, An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations from the General Fund and Other Funds for the Expenditures of State Government and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2025, June 30, 2026 and June 30, 2027. On the House floor, the Motion on this bill for ENACTMENT prevailed with House Roll Call 583 on 6/18/25 with only one vote.
LD 2212, An Act Making Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations from the General Fund and Other Funds for the Expenditures of State Government and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2026 and June 30, 2027.(Governor's Bill). On the House floor, the Motion on this bill for ENACTMENT prevailed with House Roll Call 791 on 4/8/26 with five votes.
Along with the Democrat majority, Wayne Farrin voted YEA, in support of these bills. These bills increased spending on some program costs and balanced the current budget by increasing our taxes.
The next administration, not yet elected, is already faced with a budget problem, generated by the current Democrat majority in the legislature and the current administration. The solution would require increased taxes and/or program cuts. The next governor will have to propose to the legislature a new balanced biennial budget that resolves the $1.3 billion shortfall.
Farrin's record on equity & privacy in girls' sports
LD868, An Act to Ensure Equity and Safety in Athletics, Restrooms, Changing Rooms and Housing at Elementary, Secondary and Postsecondary Schools, requires that athletic teams or sports that are sponsored by public schools be designated as male, female or coed. It prohibits students who are male from participating in an athletic team or sport designated as a female team or sport. It requires public schools, to designate restrooms, changing rooms and sleeping quarters as for use by either only females or only males with limited exceptions. It provides that an individual may have a private cause of action against a public school, or athletic association or organization under certain circumstances.
Lucy Cheney, a sophomore at Presque Isle High School. testified on 5/8/25, "The playing field has become no longer level. Our efforts should be measured against others who share our same starting line. The future that sports has promised us is lost when unfairness comes into the picture."
Tim Collins, Lyman, testified on 5/8/25, "The revised Maine Human Rights Act, amended under Democratic leadership, has led to widespread issues across various sectors in the state. Policies allowing male students to use facilities and participate in sports aligned with their gender identity, rather than biological sex, have created significant challenges in schools and other settings, raising concerns about fairness, privacy, and safety."
Brad Farrin, Senate District 3, testified on 5/8/25, "... girls shouldn’t be forced to compete against biological males. ... It’s about protecting the integrity of girls’ sports and the opportunities they’ve worked so hard for. ... They shouldn’t be put in uncomfortable or awkward situations where they’re expected to share intimate spaces with the opposite sex. .... That’s basic decency and respect."
On the House floor, the Majority Motion, that this bill "OUGHT NOT TO PASS", prevailed with House Roll Call 490, on 6-13-25, Yea: 72, Nay: 71, Absent: 6, Excused: 2.
Wayne Farrin, District 47 Representative, who voted YEA, voted with the Democrat majority against fair competition in girls sports and private female facilities. are.
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