Healthcare
Opposes government-run healthcare and supports moving away from the ACA.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Ronald C. Russell
Candidate for U.S. House · Maine · District 1
THE PERSON
Background
Ronald C. Russell grew up on a potato farm in Fort Fairfield, served 30 years in the Army and later helped build a defense-contracting business.
Roots
- Army veteran
- Defense-business founder
Education
- Attended West Point; commissioned as an infantry officer in 1976
Background sources checked October 27, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Immigration
Supports reducing illegal crossings, reassessing immigration admissions and changing asylum/amnesty policies.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Housing
Supports lower energy costs, inflation control and financing changes to improve affordability.
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Opposes renewable subsidies and mandates for particular energy sources.
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Supports permanent Trump-law tax changes, additional inflation adjustments and work-linked credits for lower-income workers.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 1 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 23, 2026.
Maine Secretary of State · Final 2026 general-election candidate list ↗The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.