Spending
Supports reducing wasteful federal spending.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Paul R. LePage
Candidate for U.S. House · Maine · District 2
THE PERSON
Background
Paul R. LePage is a former Maine governor, mayor and business executive who grew up in Lewiston. He is seeking election to the U.S. House.
Roots
- Former governor
- Former mayor
- Business experience
Education
- College and graduate degrees; institutions not specified in the reviewed campaign overview
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 finishing the border wall and stricter enforcement against illegal immigration.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Taxes and business
Supports lower taxes and fewer business regulations.
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Supports defending Second Amendment rights.
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Supports preserving Social Security, Medicare and veterans' healthcare and benefits.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Cryptocurrency
Supports allowing cryptocurrency investment and trade with limited government interference.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 2 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 23, 2026.
Maine Secretary of State · Final 2026 general-election candidate list ↗Portrait source ↗Photo: Gage Skidmore · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Cropped to fit
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.