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Paul Lepage

Candidate for Maine 2nd Congressional District · Republican

On the 2026 ballotCandidate · Maine 2nd Congressional District · Nov 3 General

Ballot status source: Maine Secretary of State — 2026 General Election Candidate's List (FINAL, 7/27/2026) — 'Paul LePage', R, CG-2 · read Sep 24, 2026

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Running for Maine 2nd Congressional District, Nov 3 General. The race page has 2 other candidates, 3 certified results. See the race

Roles on File

Seats held and sought, elections and committees, newest first.

The District

What Maine 2nd Congressional District covers

Covers all of Aroostook County, Piscataquis County, Somerset County, Penobscot County, Washington County, Oxford County, Franklin County, Hancock County, Waldo County and Androscoggin County; part of Kennebec County.

Includes Caribou, Ellsworth, Presque Isle, Auburn, Augusta, Bangor, Belfast, Brewer, Calais (part), Gardiner (part), Lewiston, Old Town and 86 more.

Map of Maine 2nd Congressional District with 801 precincts

801 precincts · District lines: Congressional lines: U.S. Census Bureau (1:500,000 cartographic boundary, 119th Congress) · Precinct lines: Maine GeoLibrary / MaineIT, Maine Town and Townships Boundary Polygons (municipalities are Maine's voting units)

Key Votes

The record

  • LD 1925: An Act To Provide Funding for the Conduct of Elections · vetoed

    Governor's veto · 128th Maine Legislature · veto date 2018-09-11 · as listed on the governor's official bill-action record (override outcome not stated here; see the Legislature's record)

    Sep 11, 2018 · Official · Office of Governor Paul R. LePage (archived official site, maine.gov) · source

  • LD 1490: An Act To Stabilize Funding for the County Jails · vetoed

    Governor's veto · 128th Maine Legislature · veto date 2018-07-06 · as listed on the governor's official bill-action record (override outcome not stated here; see the Legislature's record)

    Jul 6, 2018 · Official · Office of Governor Paul R. LePage (archived official site, maine.gov) · source

  • LD 912: An Act to Clarify the Scope of Practice of Certain Licensed Professionals Regarding Conversion Therapy · vetoed

    Governor's veto · 128th Maine Legislature · veto date 2018-07-06 · as listed on the governor's official bill-action record (override outcome not stated here; see the Legislature's record)

    Jul 6, 2018 · Official · Office of Governor Paul R. LePage (archived official site, maine.gov) · source

  • LD 1711: Resolve, To Save Lives by Establishing a Homeless Opioid Users Service Engagement Pilot Project within the Department of Health and Human Services · vetoed

    Governor's veto · 128th Maine Legislature · veto date 2018-07-03 · as listed on the governor's official bill-action record (override outcome not stated here; see the Legislature's record)

    Jul 3, 2018 · Official · Office of Governor Paul R. LePage (archived official site, maine.gov) · source

  • LD 1566: An Act to Enact the Maine Fair Chance Employment Act · vetoed

    Governor's veto · 128th Maine Legislature · veto date 2018-07-02 · as listed on the governor's official bill-action record (override outcome not stated here; see the Legislature's record)

    Jul 2, 2018 · Official · Office of Governor Paul R. LePage (archived official site, maine.gov) · source

  • LD 837: An Act To Provide Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Operations of State Government · vetoed

    Governor's veto · 128th Maine Legislature · veto date 2018-07-02 · as listed on the governor's official bill-action record (override outcome not stated here; see the Legislature's record)

    Jul 2, 2018 · Official · Office of Governor Paul R. LePage (archived official site, maine.gov) · source

  • LD 1719: An Act To Implement a Regulatory Structure for Adult Use Marijuana · vetoed

    Governor's veto · 128th Maine Legislature · veto date 2018-04-27 · as listed on the governor's official bill-action record (override outcome not stated here; see the Legislature's record)

    Apr 27, 2018 · Official · Office of Governor Paul R. LePage (archived official site, maine.gov) · source

  • LD 1650: An Act to Amend the Marijuana Legalization Act · vetoed

    Governor's veto · 128th Maine Legislature · veto date 2017-11-03 · as listed on the governor's official bill-action record (override outcome not stated here; see the Legislature's record)

    Nov 3, 2017 · Official · Office of Governor Paul R. LePage (archived official site, maine.gov) · source
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  • LD 1170: An Act To Reduce Youth Access to Tobacco Products · vetoed

    Governor's veto · 128th Maine Legislature · veto date 2017-08-01 · as listed on the governor's official bill-action record (override outcome not stated here; see the Legislature's record)

    Aug 1, 2017 · Official · Office of Governor Paul R. LePage (archived official site, maine.gov) · source

  • LD 1089: An Act To Prohibit the Use of Handheld Phones and Devices While Driving · vetoed

    Governor's veto · 128th Maine Legislature · veto date 2017-08-01 · as listed on the governor's official bill-action record (override outcome not stated here; see the Legislature's record)

    Aug 1, 2017 · Official · Office of Governor Paul R. LePage (archived official site, maine.gov) · source

  • LD 952: An Act To Ensure Access to Opiate Addiction Treatment in Maine · vetoed

    Governor's veto · 128th Maine Legislature · veto date 2017-08-01 · as listed on the governor's official bill-action record (override outcome not stated here; see the Legislature's record)

    Aug 1, 2017 · Official · Office of Governor Paul R. LePage (archived official site, maine.gov) · source

  • LD 390: An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds (biennial budget) · signed

    Signed by the Governor · 128th Maine Legislature · 2017-07-04 · per the governor's official bill-action record

    Jul 4, 2017 · Official · Office of Governor Paul R. LePage (archived official site, maine.gov) · source

  • LD 1259: An Act Regarding Pay Equality · vetoed

    Governor's veto · 128th Maine Legislature · veto date 2017-06-30 · as listed on the governor's official bill-action record (override outcome not stated here; see the Legislature's record)

    Jun 30, 2017 · Official · Office of Governor Paul R. LePage (archived official site, maine.gov) · source

  • LD 673: An Act To Restore the Tip Credit to Maine's Minimum Wage Law · signed

    Signed by the Governor · 128th Maine Legislature · 2017-06-23 · per the governor's official bill-action record

    Jun 23, 2017 · Official · Office of Governor Paul R. LePage (archived official site, maine.gov) · source

  • LD 1405: An Act To Require Remote Sellers To Collect and Remit Sales and Use Tax on Sales into Maine · vetoed

    Governor's veto · 128th Maine Legislature · veto date 2017-06-20 · as listed on the governor's official bill-action record (override outcome not stated here; see the Legislature's record)

    Jun 20, 2017 · Official · Office of Governor Paul R. LePage (archived official site, maine.gov) · source

  • LD 9: An Act To Prohibit the Creation of a Firearms Owner Registry · signed

    Signed by the Governor · 128th Maine Legislature · 2017-06-12 · per the governor's official bill-action record

    Jun 12, 2017 · Official · Office of Governor Paul R. LePage (archived official site, maine.gov) · source

  • LD 1079: An Act To Provide a Defense to Criminal Prosecution for Persons Reporting a Drug-related Medical Emergency · vetoed

    Governor's veto · 128th Maine Legislature · veto date 2017-06-02 · as listed on the governor's official bill-action record (override outcome not stated here; see the Legislature's record)

    Jun 2, 2017 · Official · Office of Governor Paul R. LePage (archived official site, maine.gov) · source

  • LD 350: An Act To Repeal Certain Requirements Concerning the Sale and Purchase of Firearms · signed

    Signed by the Governor · 128th Maine Legislature · 2017-05-26 · per the governor's official bill-action record

    May 26, 2017 · Official · Office of Governor Paul R. LePage (archived official site, maine.gov) · source

  • LD 213: An Act To Provide Funds for Access for Veterans Seeking Health Care · vetoed

    Governor's veto · 128th Maine Legislature · veto date 2017-03-31 · as listed on the governor's official bill-action record (override outcome not stated here; see the Legislature's record)

    Mar 31, 2017 · Official · Office of Governor Paul R. LePage (archived official site, maine.gov) · source

  • LD 88: An Act To Delay the Implementation of Certain Portions of the Marijuana Legalization Act (Emergency) · signed

    Signed by the Governor · 128th Maine Legislature · 2017-01-27 · per the governor's official bill-action record

    Jan 27, 2017 · Official · Office of Governor Paul R. LePage (archived official site, maine.gov) · source

  • LD 1222: An Act to Promote Fairness in Negotiations between Health Insurance Carriers and Health Care Service Providers · vetoed

    Governor's veto · 125th Maine Legislature · veto date 2011-05-26 · as listed on the governor's official bill-action record (override outcome not stated here; see the Legislature's record)

    May 26, 2011 · Official · Office of Governor Paul R. LePage (archived official site, maine.gov) · source

Newest first. A close vote was decided by 5% of the votes cast or less (or 10 votes or fewer, under a fifth of the votes). Broke with party: voted against most of their party, where the record gives the party split.

Their Money

Campaign finance

Last Change
Profile updated · Sep 24
Raised
$2,442,173cycle to date through Jun 30
Cash on Hand
$1,656,011cycle to date through Jun 30
Spent
$786,161cycle to date through Jun 30
Debts Owed
$0cycle to date through Jun 30
Next Report Due
Q3 Report · Oct 15

View on FEC.govFEC, cycle to date through Jun 30, 2026

Top Payees

Who the campaign paid most, as its filing reports it.

Campaign finance · PAUL LEPAGE FOR CONGRESS: July Quarterly 2026, through Jun 30, 2026

Jun 30, 2026 · Official · Federal Election Commission

Finance Reports

  • Campaign finance · PAUL LEPAGE FOR CONGRESS: July Quarterly 2026, through Jun 30, 2026

    Raised $2,442,172.52 this cycle · spent $786,161.28 · cash on hand $1,656,011.24 · debts owed by the committee $0.00 — through Jun 30, 2026. Where the money came from (cycle to date, as reported): Individuals $1,415,549.45 (58%); PACs and other political committees $406,300.95 (17%); Party committees $5,000.00 (0%); Transfers from authorized committees $610,416.72 (25%). Where it went (itemized operating expenditures this cycle, FEC-processed through Sep 20, 2026): fundraising $271.7K; general consulting $270.1K; individuals (staff, contractors, reimbursements) $31.5K; compliance/treasurer $26.0K; other $18.2K; direct mail $17.0K.

    Jun 30, 2026 · Official · Federal Election Commission

  • Financial disclosure · Candidate report 2025

    Candidate report (2025), paper filing received 05/22/2025 (5 pp., hand-written; period shown January 1 to December 31, 2025). Assets (both joint): Ever Bank $50,001–$100,000, interest $2,501–$5,000 (both years); ValMark $100,001–$250,000, tax-deferred, $201–$1,000 (both years). Earned income as written, current / preceding year: Social Security retirement $50,204 / $48,647 (filer) and $20,369 / $9,803 (spouse); State of Maine retirement $29,034 / $29,247; Cook's Landing spouse salary $20,804 / $11,114 and filer salary $2,455. Liability: joint, incurred 5/2025, lease/rental property, $10,001–$15,000. No positions, agreements or Schedule J sources.

    Jun 4, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

Money shows as the filings named here report it. Payees are who the campaign paid; individual contributors are not shown.

Advertising

Who is advertising for and against Paul

  • Advertising summary · for and against (2026 cycle)

    For: own campaign $5,100 on Google; outside Google ads $0–$0; Snap $0; broadcast TV not searched; FEC independent expenditures $42,633. Against: outside Google ads $0–$0; opponent campaign ads $0–$0; Snap $0; broadcast TV not searched; FEC independent expenditures $0. 2026 cycle. Broadcast TV: not yet searched. Meta not included.

    Sep 23, 2026 · Official · Ads summary (2026 cycle)

  • Google/YouTube ads · PAUL LEPAGE FOR CONGRESS (supporting)

    The candidate's own campaign (PAUL LEPAGE FOR CONGRESS). 4 ads since Nov 2024; Google-reported $5,100 since Nov 6 2024 (exact, advertiser-wide).

    Sep 23, 2026 · Official · Google Political Ads Transparency Report (bundle updated 2026-09-23 21:37 PT) · source

Independent Expenditures

FEC independent expenditures on file: $155,923 supporting, $2,353,675 opposing, across 23 reports.

Spend as each platform or filing reports it. Each line is a separate measure, and they are not added together.

In Their Words

What they have said, on the record

“We need law enforcement to talk to the counties, to talk to locals, to talk to state and to talk to Federals, … We need everybody cooperating on the same page.”
LePage says ICE should prioritize "gangs and violent criminals" during Augusta campaign stop - WMTWSep 22, 2026 · Press · WMTW · source
“Would I go after everybody that's here that have work permits and have been here for decades? Probably not, … I'd probably go for the people in the gangs and the criminals. I would start there.”
LePage says ICE should prioritize "gangs and violent criminals" during Augusta campaign stop - WMTWSep 22, 2026 · Press · WMTW · source
“If they're not here legally, they've broken the law, unfortunately. And they have a job to do,”
LePage says ICE should prioritize "gangs and violent criminals" during Augusta campaign stop - WMTWSep 22, 2026 · Press · WMTW · source
“I'm running for congress to create jobs, to help create better jobs for Mainers, and to lower taxes while operating an efficient government,”
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson endorses Paul LePage in Maine 2nd DistrictAug 18, 2026 · Press · WGME · source
“We need to convince the left to be reasonable and to help Maine people,”
House Speaker Mike Johnson calls Paul LePage ‘one of the most qualified’ House candidates in historyAug 17, 2026 · Press · Portland Press Herald · source
“I have a suggestion, and I’m going to talk to the president about it when I get down there. There is a way to solve this, and gas prices is a big issue.”
Paul LePage discusses Iran war without giving clear take on Trump’s actionsAug 13, 2026 · Press · Central Maine (Morning Sentinel) · source
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“Do I want tariffs? I want them to go away as quick as possible … But in order to have balance, both nations have to be able to trade fairly.”
Paul LePage discusses Iran war without giving clear take on Trump’s actionsAug 13, 2026 · Press · Central Maine (Morning Sentinel) · source
“As far as the war in Iran, that regime has got to go, but I don’t think that ceasefires every 60 days is the answer”
Paul LePage discusses Iran war without giving clear take on Trump’s actionsAug 13, 2026 · Press · Central Maine (Morning Sentinel) · source
“If you could limit your questions to the 2nd Amendment and guns, we’re going to have a lot of press conferences, and all kinds of questions are going to come up, and I’m more than happy to answer them, but not today”
Everything Paul LePage told reporters as he rolled out an NRA endorsementAug 6, 2026 · Press · Portland Press Herald · source
“I will never take money from people who want to ban guns. I am 100% behind the Second Amendment. It promotes freedom, and I’m all in”
Everything Paul LePage told reporters as he rolled out an NRA endorsementAug 6, 2026 · Press · Portland Press Herald · source
“If you get up, you work hard, you earn your way,”
LePage Tells Maine GOP Convention He Is Running to “Fight One More Time” for Maine - The Maine WireApr 25, 2026 · Press · The Maine Wire · source
“So when I hear a liberal talk about having hardships, I don’t want to hear their lectures, and I sure as hell don’t want their handouts, … I lived there.”
LePage Tells Maine GOP Convention He Is Running to “Fight One More Time” for Maine - The Maine WireApr 25, 2026 · Press · The Maine Wire · source
“Maine doesn’t need a smooth-talking politician in the 2nd District, … It needs a fighter.”
LePage Tells Maine GOP Convention He Is Running to “Fight One More Time” for Maine - The Maine WireApr 25, 2026 · Press · The Maine Wire · source
“I’m not running for Congress because I need a job, … I’m running for Congress because Maine needs jobs.”
LePage Tells Maine GOP Convention He Is Running to “Fight One More Time” for Maine - The Maine WireApr 25, 2026 · Press · The Maine Wire · source

Interviews and Published Statements

  • Paul LePage for Congress · WVOM interview, May 20 2026

    Radio interview · WVOM (Maine's Morning News with Ric Tyler) Excerpts from GOTV Intel's transcription: [03:45] “Well, I I will tell you, uh the State Auditor should be auditing the Department of Health and Human Services and many of the programs, Section 129, particularly the the group homes, autism. Uh, I'm telling you, there is a lot of money that's disappearing. And the other thing that we ought to be doing here because I I I really believe that despite the governor, uh legalizing um Chinese grow houses, uh, I think there's a lot of human trafficking, uh there's a lot of cartel work being done in Maine, and we could clean it up a lot easier. I personally, I think that those homes should be confiscated to eminent domain, cleaned up and put on the market for affordable housing.” [07:46] “Go to DHHS and clean house. That is the biggest single place that you can make a a big impact and the reason they expanded it. I I if you recall, when I left the governorship, I said, if they expand Medicaid they're going to hurt rural hospitals, they're going to be back in the position of not being able to pay the hospitals. And I I've been right there, right straight on. Uh the other thing is you need to shake up. I I would also in the next administration, I would take a look at our Constitution and ask for an amendment to the constitution and uh go to the lieutenant governor situation and I would have the lieutenant governor run the Secretary of State.” [08:40] “That is correct. You would go do what I would say is the governor and lieutenant governor would be a team and they'd go out and run as a team and I'd also urge the Attorney General to be elected either statewide or appointed by the governor and uh sent to the House and the Senate for uh for approval. Approval.”

    May 20, 2026 · Press · WVOM (Maine's Morning News with Ric Tyler) · source

In the News

Press coverage

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Reach Them

Websites and accounts

  • Campaign Websitelepageforcongress.comCampaign website — full-page capture 2026-09-24 12:48 UTC.Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · Campaign websiteSelf-published

The Paper Trail

Filings, results and exhibits

  • U.S. Representative · ME-02

    Republican · Candidate · On the 2026 ballot

    Sep 19, 2026 · Official

File read Sep 25, 2026. Each item names its source. Record ID p_3sp84sbxx.

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