legislative efforts.
Pro-life advocacy.
Maine Right to Life actively engages in legislative advocacy to promote pro-life values. Our organization works closely with state legislators to draft, support, and advance bills that protect the sanctity of life at all stages. Through lobbying efforts, public awareness campaigns, and grassroots mobilization, we encourage citizens to voice their support for pro-life legislation.
We also monitor legislative developments to oppose measures that could expand access to abortion or legalize practices like assisted suicide. By providing expert testimony and educating policymakers, the organization seeks to influence state laws to align with its mission of preserving and defending human life.
current bills.
The 132nd Maine legislature is now in its first session of two years (two sessions). We are watching Legislation that might affect LIFE issues in Maine. This page will be updated as more bills are added and as we better understand the intent of the listed bills and the schedules become clearer for the work of each bill.
(Our intent is to update this page weekly on Fridays)
Update 9/12/25:
Maine Right to Life Statement on the Passing of Charlie Kirk
Maine Right to Life joins countless others across the nation in mourning the passing of Charlie Kirk. Charlie was a bold and tireless advocate for truth, freedom, and the dignity of every human life. His voice inspired a new generation to stand courageously for their convictions and to speak for those who cannot speak for themselves.
We extend our prayers and deepest sympathy to his family, friends, and all who were touched by his life and work. May his example continue to encourage us to remain steadfast in defending the sanctity of human life.
🔔 Stay Informed & Engaged
Though the Maine Legislature is on break, the fight to defend life continues—both in Augusta and in Washington.
👉 Visit our Legislative Action Center to see how your elected officials voted on key life issues:
https://mainerighttolife.org/legislative-efforts/
Thank you for standing with us to protect the dignity and value of every human life.
Together, we remain committed, vigilant, and ready to act.
concept draft bills.
This means the intent of the bill is not being presented at this point. We do not yet know if we will support or oppose the content/intent of the bill.
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bills we support.
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bills we oppose.
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support pro-life legislation & legislators.
Maine Right to Life’s statewide structure is uniquely and ideally suited for coordinating support for
pro-life legislation as well as blocking legislation harmful to the protection of life.
Maine Legislator Voting Records
2026 Maine Elections
Primary Election June 2026
General Election November 3, 2026
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Candidates are starting to enter the Maine US Senate (Susan Collins seat) and Maine Governor’s (Open) races.
As of July 23, 2025, these folks have announced:
Maine US Senate 2026 announced candidates
- Sen. Susan Collins (R)
- Daniel Smeriglio (R)
- Carmen Calabrese (R)
- Natasha Alcala (D)
- David Costello (D)
- Tucker Favreau (D)
- Andrea LaFlamme (D)
- Jordan Wood (D)
- Graham Platner (D)
- DanKleban (D)
- Phillip Rench (I)
Maine Governor 2026 announced candidates
- Robert J. Wessels (R)
- Kenneth Capron (R)
- Robert (Bobby) Charles (R)
- David Jones (R)
- James Libby (R)
- Owen McCarthy (R)
- Ben Midgley (R)
- Shenna Bellows (D)
- Kenneth Forest Pinet (D)
- Troy Jackson (D)
- Angus King, III (D)
- Hannah Pingree (D)
- Jason Cherry (D)
- Rick Bennett (I)
- Alexander Murchison (I)
- John Glowa Sr (I)
get involved by attending and/or Providing testimony at a public hearing.
Visit Maine.gov for explanations and instructions for testifying.
Visit the Legislative Committee’s on-line calendar.
- Be prepared for the day. Depending on the number of people testifying, it could go for many hours.
- Testimony is usually 1-3 minutes long per person.
- Personal short stories or experiences related to the bill are especially impactful.
- Bring 20 paper copies of your testimony with you to give the committee
- See example below on how to address the committee in verbal and written testimonies.
- Submit testimony online directly on www.mainelegislature.org/testimony/
- Personal short stories or experiences related to the bill are especially impactful
- Know the LD# and committee
- See the example below on how to address the committee in verbal and written testimonies.
(Note: start with addressing the Senator and Representative leads of the committee and the committee itself, state who you are and where you are from, state if you support/oppose, and the LD# and title of the bill and sponsor.)
Judiciary Committee example:
Senator Carney and Representative Kuhn and distinguished members of the Maine Judiciary Committee. My name is __________ from __(town)___. I am here to testify in _____support of/opposition of_____
______LD# and bill title and sponsor_____.
Health and Human Services Committee example:
Senator Ingwersen and Representative Meyer and distinguished members of the Maine Health and Human Services Committee. My name is __________ from __(town)___. I am here to testify in _____support of/opposition of_______LD# and bill title and sponsor_____.
Maine State and Local Government Committee example:
Senator Baldacci and Representative Salisbury and distinguished members of the Maine State and Local Government Committee. My name is _________, from ___(town)___. I am here to testify in ____support/opposition of____ ____LD# and bill title and sponsor____.
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