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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House Votes

1. Con-Con

Applies to Congress for an Article V convention to establish term limits and address campaign finance reform.

Read More Pro-Freedom Vote: No

2. 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 Pro-Freedom Vote: No

3. Minimum Wage

Increases the state minimum wage of $15 per hour.

Read More Pro-Freedom Vote: No

4. Equal Pay

Amends the Maine Equal Pay Law by prohibiting pay discrimination based on race.

Read More Pro-Freedom Vote: No

5. 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 Pro-Freedom Vote: No

6. Hormone Therapy for Minors

Outlines the process by which minors, aged 16 and above, can provide informed consent for "gender-affirming" hormone therapy without parental or guardian consent.

Read More Pro-Freedom Vote: No

How did they vote?

John E. Andrews
80% Report Score
Libertarian · Dist. HD-073
1. Con-Con
2. Abortion
3. Minimum Wage
4. Equal Pay
5. Energy Scoring System
6. Hormone Therapy for Minors
James A. Boyle
N/A Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-027
1. Con-Con
2. Abortion
3. Minimum Wage
4. Equal Pay
5. Energy Scoring System
6. Hormone Therapy for Minors
Meldon H. Carmichael
60% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-137
1. Con-Con
2. Abortion
3. Minimum Wage
4. Equal Pay
5. Energy Scoring System
6. Hormone Therapy for Minors
Benjamin T. Collings
20% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-042
1. Con-Con
2. Abortion
3. Minimum Wage
4. Equal Pay
5. Energy Scoring System
6. Hormone Therapy for Minors
Danny E. Costain
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-100
1. Con-Con
2. Abortion
3. Minimum Wage
4. Equal Pay
5. Energy Scoring System
6. Hormone Therapy for Minors
Margaret M. Craven
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-059
1. Con-Con
2. Abortion
3. Minimum Wage
4. Equal Pay
5. Energy Scoring System
6. Hormone Therapy for Minors
Kenneth Ralph Davis
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-010
1. Con-Con
2. Abortion
3. Minimum Wage
4. Equal Pay
5. Energy Scoring System
6. Hormone Therapy for Minors
Larry Charles Dunphy
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-072
1. Con-Con
2. Abortion
3. Minimum Wage
4. Equal Pay
5. Energy Scoring System
6. Hormone Therapy for Minors
Jessica L. Fay
33% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-066
1. Con-Con
2. Abortion
3. Minimum Wage
4. Equal Pay
5. Energy Scoring System
6. Hormone Therapy for Minors
Lois Galgay Reckitt
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-031
1. Con-Con
2. Abortion
3. Minimum Wage
4. Equal Pay
5. Energy Scoring System
6. Hormone Therapy for Minors
Joseph C. Galletta
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-098
1. Con-Con
2. Abortion
3. Minimum Wage
4. Equal Pay
5. Energy Scoring System
6. Hormone Therapy for Minors
Daniel J. Hobbs
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-145
1. Con-Con
2. Abortion
3. Minimum Wage
4. Equal Pay
5. Energy Scoring System
6. Hormone Therapy for Minors
Rebecca L. Jauch
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-051
1. Con-Con
2. Abortion
3. Minimum Wage
4. Equal Pay
5. Energy Scoring System
6. Hormone Therapy for Minors
Scott Landry
83% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-113
1. Con-Con
2. Abortion
3. Minimum Wage
4. Equal Pay
5. Energy Scoring System
6. Hormone Therapy for Minors
Raegan French LaRochelle
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-086
1. Con-Con
2. Abortion
3. Minimum Wage
4. Equal Pay
5. Energy Scoring System
6. Hormone Therapy for Minors
Colleen M. Madigan
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-110
1. Con-Con
2. Abortion
3. Minimum Wage
4. Equal Pay
5. Energy Scoring System
6. Hormone Therapy for Minors
Rebecca J. Millett
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-030
1. Con-Con
2. Abortion
3. Minimum Wage
4. Equal Pay
5. Energy Scoring System
6. Hormone Therapy for Minors
Sawin Millett
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-071
1. Con-Con
2. Abortion
3. Minimum Wage
4. Equal Pay
5. Energy Scoring System
6. Hormone Therapy for Minors
Stephen W. Moriarty
33% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-045
1. Con-Con
2. Abortion
3. Minimum Wage
4. Equal Pay
5. Energy Scoring System
6. Hormone Therapy for Minors
Caleb Joshua Ness
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-082
1. Con-Con
2. Abortion
3. Minimum Wage
4. Equal Pay
5. Energy Scoring System
6. Hormone Therapy for Minors
Daniel J. Newman
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-076
1. Con-Con
2. Abortion
3. Minimum Wage
4. Equal Pay
5. Energy Scoring System
6. Hormone Therapy for Minors
Kevin O'Connell
33% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-128
1. Con-Con
2. Abortion
3. Minimum Wage
4. Equal Pay
5. Energy Scoring System
6. Hormone Therapy for Minors
Margaret M. O'Neil
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-015
1. Con-Con
2. Abortion
3. Minimum Wage
4. Equal Pay
5. Energy Scoring System
6. Hormone Therapy for Minors
Sean C. Paulhus
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-052
1. Con-Con
2. Abortion
3. Minimum Wage
4. Equal Pay
5. Energy Scoring System
6. Hormone Therapy for Minors
Anne C. Perry
25% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-140
1. Con-Con
2. Abortion
3. Minimum Wage
4. Equal Pay
5. Energy Scoring System
6. Hormone Therapy for Minors
Joseph C. Perry
20% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-124
1. Con-Con
2. Abortion
3. Minimum Wage
4. Equal Pay
5. Energy Scoring System
6. Hormone Therapy for Minors
Edward J. Polewarczyk
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-047
1. Con-Con
2. Abortion
3. Minimum Wage
4. Equal Pay
5. Energy Scoring System
6. Hormone Therapy for Minors
Jane P. Pringle
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-107
1. Con-Con
2. Abortion
3. Minimum Wage
4. Equal Pay
5. Energy Scoring System
6. Hormone Therapy for Minors
Walter N. Riseman
N/A Report Score
Independent · Dist. HD-069
1. Con-Con
2. Abortion
3. Minimum Wage
4. Equal Pay
5. Energy Scoring System
6. Hormone Therapy for Minors
Ronald B. Russell
20% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-017
1. Con-Con
2. Abortion
3. Minimum Wage
4. Equal Pay
5. Energy Scoring System
6. Hormone Therapy for Minors
Heidi H. Sampson
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-021
1. Con-Con
2. Abortion
3. Minimum Wage
4. Equal Pay
5. Energy Scoring System
6. Hormone Therapy for Minors
Kathy A. Shaw
33% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-088
1. Con-Con
2. Abortion
3. Minimum Wage
4. Equal Pay
5. Energy Scoring System
6. Hormone Therapy for Minors
Erin Sheehan
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-012
1. Con-Con
2. Abortion
3. Minimum Wage
4. Equal Pay
5. Energy Scoring System
6. Hormone Therapy for Minors
Maureen Fitzgerald Terry
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-026
1. Con-Con
2. Abortion
3. Minimum Wage
4. Equal Pay
5. Energy Scoring System
6. Hormone Therapy for Minors
Austin L. Theriault
60% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-001
1. Con-Con
2. Abortion
3. Minimum Wage
4. Equal Pay
5. Energy Scoring System
6. Hormone Therapy for Minors
Bruce A. White
60% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-109
1. Con-Con
2. Abortion
3. Minimum Wage
4. Equal Pay
5. Energy Scoring System
6. Hormone Therapy for Minors
Lynne A. Williams
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-135
1. Con-Con
2. Abortion
3. Minimum Wage
4. Equal Pay
5. Energy Scoring System
6. Hormone Therapy for Minors
James Mark Worth
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-013
1. Con-Con
2. Abortion
3. Minimum Wage
4. Equal Pay
5. Energy Scoring System
6. Hormone Therapy for Minors
Stanley Paige Zeigler
25% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-096
1. Con-Con
2. Abortion
3. Minimum Wage
4. Equal Pay
5. Energy Scoring System
6. Hormone Therapy for Minors
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