Common sense solutions for Maine's Future
In late January 2025, a powerful coalition of Maine’s most influential business leaders united with a singular vision: to ignite real, substantial change in the state’s government. This diverse group, representing everything from bustling restaurants and thriving manufacturing plants to leading law firms and recreational spaces, is fueled by a deep-seated belief in Maine and its people. They’ve made a firm commitment and a significant investment to build a brighter future, beginning with the 2026 Maine elections. This is more than a movement; it’s a pledge to transform Maine’s landscape for generations to come.
Our Core Values & Guiding Principles
Affordability
Bringing back affordability is the central pillar of Common Sense for Maine, a platform dedicated to lowering the cost of living through market-driven and pragmatic policy shifts. Their approach focuses on three critical areas where Mainers feel the most financial pressure: energy, housing, and taxation.
Mainer's First
The “Mainers First” initiative is a policy commitment to prioritizing the needs, resources, and taxpayer dollars of Maine’s current residents over out-of-state interests and non-citizens. This approach argues that the state’s primary obligation is to its own struggling families, veterans, and seniors who are currently facing a cost-of-living crisis. By shifting the focus away from funding programs for undocumented immigrants and high-cost out-of-state consultants, the goal is to redirect those essential resources toward local infrastructure, property tax relief, and community services. Proponents of this philosophy believe that a sustainable Maine can only be built by first ensuring that the people who live, work, and pay taxes here have the support they need to thrive.
No Boys in Girls Locker Rooms
The “No Boys in Girls’ Sports” initiative is centered on preserving the biological integrity and competitive fairness of female athletics and private spaces. This policy goal seeks to ensure that girls and women have a level playing field where they can compete for titles, records, and scholarships without the inherent physical advantages associated with male physiology. By maintaining these specific categories based on biological sex, the platform aims to protect the safety of female athletes and guarantee that the opportunities originally carved out for them by Title IX remain secure. The focus is on establishing clear, common-sense boundaries that honor the distinct purpose of female-only leagues and spaces, ensuring they are not compromised by shifting definitions of gender.
Bring Common Sense Back
It’s time for a return to common-sense politics that prioritizes the people and their prosperity. We believe in moving past ideological divides to focus on what truly matters: strengthening our state economy, fostering an environment where businesses can thrive, and creating an efficient, responsive government. Our commitment is to implement practical solutions that bring about positive change and build a more prosperous future for all.
Our Team
We believe that government should be clear, straightforward, and empowering. That’s why each team member is focused on providing personalized support, transparent guidance, and efficient service at every stage of the journey.
