2023 ME Legislative Scorecard

The following scorecard lists several key votes in the Maine Legislature in 2023 and ranks state representatives and senators based on their fidelity to (U.S.) constitutional and limited-government principles.

This is our second state-level Scorecard; the selected votes may not be reflective of legislators' overall records. Their cumulative scores will change as we add more votes. Please check regularly for updates.

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Senate Votes
House Votes

Senate Votes

1. Gender Records

Requires healthcare facilities to collect data on sexual orientation and gender identity during intake and whenever demographic information is gathered.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
LD956 Roll Call 1327382

2. Energy Scoring System

Creates a home energy scoring system to evaluate residential building energy efficiency, estimating energy use and costs, suggesting improvements, and aligning with the US Department of Energy's standards.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
LD1101 Roll Call 1342883 Passed 22 to 10 on Jun 12, 2023 See Article I Section 8 Fourth Amendment Fifth Amendment 10th Amendment 14th Amendment Section 1

3. Minimum Wage

Increases the state minimum wage of $15 per hour.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
LD1376 Roll Call 1343669 Passed 22 to 11 on Jun 13, 2023 See Fifth Amendment Ninth Amendment 14th Amendment Section 1

4. Civil Rights

Extends the protections of the Maine Civil Rights Act to include actions that cause "emotional distress" or "fear of violence".
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
LD868 Roll Call 1342946 Passed 23 to 8 on Jun 12, 2023 See Fifth Amendment Ninth Amendment 14th Amendment Section 1

5. Abortion

Ensures that medical malpractice insurers in Maine cannot penalize healthcare professionals who offer reproductive health services solely because they face disciplinary actions in another state for providing those services.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
LD616 Roll Call 1345971 Passed 23 to 11 on Jun 21, 2023 See Fifth Amendment 14th Amendment Section 1 Declaration of Independence

6. MaineCare Sex Changes

Mandates that MaineCare provide reimbursement for treatment related to "gender dysphoria."
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
LD1040 Roll Call 1345375 Passed 23 to 10 on Jun 20, 2023 See Fifth Amendment Ninth Amendment 14th Amendment Section 1 Article I Section 8 Declaration of Independence

How did they vote?

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Donna Bailey
Donna Bailey
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-031
1. Gender Records
2. Energy Scoring System
3. Minimum Wage
4. Civil Rights
5. Abortion
6. MaineCare Sex Changes
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Joseph M. Baldacci
Joseph M. Baldacci
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-009
1. Gender Records
2. Energy Scoring System
3. Minimum Wage
4. Civil Rights
5. Abortion
6. MaineCare Sex Changes
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Anne Beebe-Center
Anne Beebe-Center
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-012
1. Gender Records
2. Energy Scoring System
3. Minimum Wage
4. Civil Rights
5. Abortion
6. MaineCare Sex Changes
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Richard A. Bennett
Richard A. Bennett
40% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-019
1. Gender Records
2. Energy Scoring System
3. Minimum Wage
4. Civil Rights
5. Abortion
6. MaineCare Sex Changes
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Russell J. Black
Russell J. Black
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-017
1. Gender Records
2. Energy Scoring System
3. Minimum Wage
4. Civil Rights
5. Abortion
6. MaineCare Sex Changes
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Eric L. Brakey
Eric L. Brakey
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-020
1. Gender Records
2. Energy Scoring System
3. Minimum Wage
4. Civil Rights
5. Abortion
6. MaineCare Sex Changes
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Stacy Fielding Brenner
Stacy Fielding Brenner
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-030
1. Gender Records
2. Energy Scoring System
3. Minimum Wage
4. Civil Rights
5. Abortion
6. MaineCare Sex Changes
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Anne M. Carney
Anne M. Carney
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-029
1. Gender Records
2. Energy Scoring System
3. Minimum Wage
4. Civil Rights
5. Abortion
6. MaineCare Sex Changes
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Benjamin M. Chipman
Benjamin M. Chipman
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-027
1. Gender Records
2. Energy Scoring System
3. Minimum Wage
4. Civil Rights
5. Abortion
6. MaineCare Sex Changes
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Glenn Chip Curry
Glenn Chip Curry
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-011
1. Gender Records
2. Energy Scoring System
3. Minimum Wage
4. Civil Rights
5. Abortion
6. MaineCare Sex Changes
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Jill C. Duson
Jill C. Duson
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-027
1. Gender Records
2. Energy Scoring System
3. Minimum Wage
4. Civil Rights
5. Abortion
6. MaineCare Sex Changes
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Bradlee Thomas Farrin
Bradlee Thomas Farrin
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-003
1. Gender Records
2. Energy Scoring System
3. Minimum Wage
4. Civil Rights
5. Abortion
6. MaineCare Sex Changes
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Nicole Grohoski
Nicole Grohoski
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-007
1. Gender Records
2. Energy Scoring System
3. Minimum Wage
4. Civil Rights
5. Abortion
6. MaineCare Sex Changes
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Stacey K. Guerin
Stacey K. Guerin
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-010
1. Gender Records
2. Energy Scoring System
3. Minimum Wage
4. Civil Rights
5. Abortion
6. MaineCare Sex Changes
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Matthew Harrington
Matthew Harrington
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-033
1. Gender Records
2. Energy Scoring System
3. Minimum Wage
4. Civil Rights
5. Abortion
6. MaineCare Sex Changes
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Craig V. Hickman
Craig V. Hickman
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-014
1. Gender Records
2. Energy Scoring System
3. Minimum Wage
4. Civil Rights
5. Abortion
6. MaineCare Sex Changes
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Henry L. Ingwersen
Henry L. Ingwersen
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-032
1. Gender Records
2. Energy Scoring System
3. Minimum Wage
4. Civil Rights
5. Abortion
6. MaineCare Sex Changes
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Troy Dale Jackson
Troy Dale Jackson
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-001
1. Gender Records
2. Energy Scoring System
3. Minimum Wage
4. Civil Rights
5. Abortion
6. MaineCare Sex Changes
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Lisa Keim
Lisa Keim
N/A Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-018
1. Gender Records
2. Energy Scoring System
3. Minimum Wage
4. Civil Rights
5. Abortion
6. MaineCare Sex Changes
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David P. LaFountain
David P. LaFountain
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-016
1. Gender Records
2. Energy Scoring System
3. Minimum Wage
4. Civil Rights
5. Abortion
6. MaineCare Sex Changes
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Matthea Larsen Daughtry
Matthea Larsen Daughtry
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-024
1. Gender Records
2. Energy Scoring System
3. Minimum Wage
4. Civil Rights
5. Abortion
6. MaineCare Sex Changes
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Mark W. Lawrence
Mark W. Lawrence
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-035
1. Gender Records
2. Energy Scoring System
3. Minimum Wage
4. Civil Rights
5. Abortion
6. MaineCare Sex Changes
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James D. Libby
James D. Libby
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-022
1. Gender Records
2. Energy Scoring System
3. Minimum Wage
4. Civil Rights
5. Abortion
6. MaineCare Sex Changes
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Peter A. Lyford
Peter A. Lyford
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-010
1. Gender Records
2. Energy Scoring System
3. Minimum Wage
4. Civil Rights
5. Abortion
6. MaineCare Sex Changes
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Marianne Moore
Marianne Moore
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-006
1. Gender Records
2. Energy Scoring System
3. Minimum Wage
4. Civil Rights
5. Abortion
6. MaineCare Sex Changes
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Timothy E. Nangle
Timothy E. Nangle
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-026
1. Gender Records
2. Energy Scoring System
3. Minimum Wage
4. Civil Rights
5. Abortion
6. MaineCare Sex Changes
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Teresa S. Pierce
Teresa S. Pierce
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-025
1. Gender Records
2. Energy Scoring System
3. Minimum Wage
4. Civil Rights
5. Abortion
6. MaineCare Sex Changes
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Matthew G. Pouliot
Matthew G. Pouliot
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-015
1. Gender Records
2. Energy Scoring System
3. Minimum Wage
4. Civil Rights
5. Abortion
6. MaineCare Sex Changes
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Joseph E. Rafferty
Joseph E. Rafferty
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-034
1. Gender Records
2. Energy Scoring System
3. Minimum Wage
4. Civil Rights
5. Abortion
6. MaineCare Sex Changes
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Cameron D. Reny
Cameron D. Reny
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-013
1. Gender Records
2. Energy Scoring System
3. Minimum Wage
4. Civil Rights
5. Abortion
6. MaineCare Sex Changes
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Margaret R. Rotundo
Margaret R. Rotundo
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-021
1. Gender Records
2. Energy Scoring System
3. Minimum Wage
4. Civil Rights
5. Abortion
6. MaineCare Sex Changes
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Harold L. Stewart
Harold L. Stewart
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-002
1. Gender Records
2. Energy Scoring System
3. Minimum Wage
4. Civil Rights
5. Abortion
6. MaineCare Sex Changes
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Jeffrey L. Timberlake
Jeffrey L. Timberlake
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-022
1. Gender Records
2. Energy Scoring System
3. Minimum Wage
4. Civil Rights
5. Abortion
6. MaineCare Sex Changes
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Michael Tipping
Michael Tipping
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-008
1. Gender Records
2. Energy Scoring System
3. Minimum Wage
4. Civil Rights
5. Abortion
6. MaineCare Sex Changes
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Eloise A. Vitelli
Eloise A. Vitelli
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-023
1. Gender Records
2. Energy Scoring System
3. Minimum Wage
4. Civil Rights
5. Abortion
6. MaineCare Sex Changes
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