{"id":136,"name":"ANDREA LAFLAMME","first_name":"ANDREA","last_name":"LAFLAMME","middle_name":null,"suffix":null,"bioguide_id":null,"fec_candidate_id":"S6ME00340","ocd_person_id":null,"govtrack_id":null,"opensecrets_id":null,"votesmart_id":null,"office_id":1,"party":"DEMOCRATIC PARTY","status":"candidate","photo_url":null,"website":null,"campaign_url":"https://ANDREAFORMAINE.COM","email":null,"phone":null,"social_twitter":null,"social_facebook":null,"social_instagram":"andreaformaine","social_youtube":"https://youtube.com/@AndreaforMaine","state":"ME","district":"00","city":null,"assumed_office":null,"term_end":null,"born":null,"source":"fec","source_url":"https://api.open.fec.gov/v1/candidate/S6ME00340/","source_updated":"2026-06-18 08:01:02","first_seen":"2026-05-09 07:51:37","last_seen":"2026-06-19 11:24:36","created_at":"2026-05-09 07:51:37","updated_at":"2026-06-19 11:24:36","canonical_id":null,"fec_checked_at":null,"office_name":"U.S. Senator","level":"federal","branch":"legislative","office_chamber":"senate","positions":[{"topic":"Healthcare","stance":"Healthcare","detail":"Medicare for All Healthcare is a human right and we need to end the practice of politicians, lobbyists, and insurance companies getting wealthy at the expense of the American people. I support Medicare for All, but beyond that I would like to see an increased investment in our public health infrastructure. We need to be focused on preventing disease tomorrow just as much as treating illness today. Recent estimates show that for every $1 we invest in public health policies, we save $14 in future societal costs. I support the Family and Medical Insurance Leave Act, which would create a national paid family and medical leave program and the Healthy Families Act, which guarantees paid sick days for millions of Americans. Medicare and Medicaid We need to increase Medicaid reimbursements for all services, especially perinatal services, allowing for our labor and delivery units to sustain operation. Expanding Medicaid reimbursement and training opportunities for midwifery and doula services would work to address provider shortages and racial health disparities. Racially diverse population have higher rates of Medicaid enrollment and have a history of relying on the care of midwives and doulas. I support the Better Care Better Jobs Act, which would establish programs and provide funds for state Medicaid programs to improve home- and community-based care services. Abortion Rights Abortion is healthcare. In DC, I would work to increase funding for Title X, something that has not happened since 2015 and would oppose any efforts to reinstate the domestic gag rule. Congress must also pass right to contraception legislation to ensure universal access to birth control options. I believe that we must continue to respect individuals’ autonomy, preferences, and needs by ensuring that person-centered care remains a cornerstone of Title X’s mission. I support the passage of the Women’s Health Protection Act. 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Medicare and Medicaid We need to increase Medicaid reimbursements for all services, especially perinatal services, allowing for our labor and delivery units to sustain operation. Expanding Medicaid reimbursement and training opportunities for midwifery and doula services would work to address provider shortages and racial health disparities. Racially diverse population have higher rates of Medicaid enrollment and have a history of relying on the care of midwives and doulas. I support the Better Care Better Jobs Act, which would establish programs and provide funds for state Medicaid programs to improve home- and community-based care services. Abortion Rights Abortion is healthcare. In DC, I would work to increase funding for Title X, something that has not happened since 2015 and would oppose any efforts to reinstate the domestic gag rule. Congress must also pass right to contraception legislation to ensure universal access to birth control options. 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I support the Family and Medical Insurance Leave Act, which would create a national paid family and medical leave program and the Healthy Families Act, which guarantees paid sick days for millions of Americans. Medicare and Medicaid We need to increase Medicaid reimbursements for all services, especially perinatal services, allowing for our labor and delivery units to sustain operation. Expanding Medicaid reimbursement and training opportunities for midwifery and doula services would work to address provider shortages and racial health disparities. Racially diverse population have higher rates of Medicaid enrollment and have a history of relying on the care of midwives and doulas. I support the Better Care Better Jobs Act, which would establish programs and provide funds for state Medicaid programs to improve home- and community-based care services. Abortion Rights Abortion is healthcare. In DC, I would work to increase funding for Title X, something that has not happened since 2015 and would oppose any efforts to reinstate the domestic gag rule. Congress must also pass right to contraception legislation to ensure universal access to birth control options. I believe that we must continue to respect individuals’ autonomy, preferences, and needs by ensuring that person-centered care remains a cornerstone of Title X’s mission. I support the passage of the Women’s Health Protection Act. I also support repealing the Hyde Amendment, which prohibits the use of federa","source_url":"https://ANDREAFORMAINE.COM/priorities","source_date":"2026-05-15"},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"Healthcare","detail":"Medicare for All Healthcare is a human right and we need to end the practice of politicians, lobbyists, and insurance companies getting wealthy at the expense of the American people. 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Racially diverse population have higher rates of Medicaid enrollment and have a history of relying on the care of midwives and doulas. I support the Better Care Better Jobs Act, which would establish programs and provide funds for state Medicaid programs to improve home- and community-based care services. Abortion Rights Abortion is healthcare. In DC, I would work to increase funding for Title X, something that has not happened since 2015 and would oppose any efforts to reinstate the domestic gag rule. Congress must also pass right to contraception legislation to ensure universal access to birth control options. I believe that we must continue to respect individuals’ autonomy, preferences, and needs by ensuring that person-centered care remains a cornerstone of Title X’s mission. I support the passage of the Women’s Health Protection Act. 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Numerous studies have shown that when you give money directly to those in need, they use it to cover their most essential costs--that might be paying health care bills, catching up on back rent, paying for car repairs, or filling their kitchen with nutritious foods. We need to put more money in the hands of the working class in as quick and streamlined a way as possible and trust that they will use that money to best address their individual circumstances. That's why I believe in increasing our federal minimum wage to reflect a true livable wage, as was the original intent of the law. Tax Fairness I support higher taxes on the wealthy as a means to reduce income inequality and fund public services and social programs. Student Loans I am an advocate for student loan forgiveness. While in the senate I would support the Lowering Student Loans Act and Student Loan Interest Elimination Act, which cap federal student loan interest rates. Economic Equity I support allowing caregivers to use tax-sheltered retirement saving tools that are available to other workers and expand the availability of Social Security benefits to those who work as informal caregivers. This year Equal Pay Day was March 26, 2026—i","source_url":"https://ANDREAFORMAINE.COM/priorities","source_date":"2026-05-15"},{"topic":"Economy","stance":"Economics","detail":"Minimum Wage When it comes to affordability, I am most focused on supporting a dramatic increase to the federal minimum wage. There are so many issues related to affordability: food costs, housing, and energy, among them. I pledge to support affordable policies in all of these areas, but recognize that proposing and passing legislation is a lengthy process. Once a bill passes, it can take even longer for the funds to be allocated to the appropriate agencies who then funnel resources to their communities after keeping some of the funds for their administrative costs. 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Once a bill passes, it can take even longer for the funds to be allocated to the appropriate agencies who then funnel resources to their communities after keeping some of the funds for their administrative costs. The American people can't wait. We need relief now. I support the Raise the Wage Act, but don’t believe that $15 an hour is high enough to support a basic standard of living and would like to see that increased. Numerous studies have shown that when you give money directly to those in need, they use it to cover their most essential costs--that might be paying health care bills, catching up on back rent, paying for car repairs, or filling their kitchen with nutritious foods. We need to put more money in the hands of the working class in as quick and streamlined a way as possible and trust that they will use that money to best address their individual circumstances. 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Once a bill passes, it can take even longer for the funds to be allocated to the appropriate agencies who then funnel resources to their communities after keeping some of the funds for their administrative costs. The American people can't wait. We need relief now. I support the Raise the Wage Act, but don’t believe that $15 an hour is high enough to support a basic standard of living and would like to see that increased. Numerous studies have shown that when you give money directly to those in need, they use it to cover their most essential costs--that might be paying health care bills, catching up on back rent, paying for car repairs, or filling their kitchen with nutritious foods. We need to put more money in the hands of the working class in as quick and streamlined a way as possible and trust that they will use that money to best address their individual circumstances. That's why I believe in increasing our federal minimum wage to reflect a true livable wage, as was the original intent of the law. Tax Fairness I support higher taxes on the wealthy as a means to reduce income inequality and fund public services and social programs. Student Loans I am an advocate for student loan forgiveness. While in the senate I would support the Lowering Student Loans Act and Student Loan Interest Elimination Act, which cap federal student loan interest rates. Economic Equity I support allowing caregivers to use tax-sheltered retirement saving tools that are available to other workers and expand the availability of Social Security benefits to those who work as informal caregivers. 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I support restoring those funds and would vote in favor of the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act, which seeks to direct excess funds collected through the False Claims Act into the Crime Victims Fund to make up for the funding shortfall. I would reject proposals that seek to use VOCA funds for other Dept. of Justice Programs and support a continued federal funding stream from VOCA for tribal communities. Gun Violence I support universal background checks and the closing of the Charleston Loophole, which pushes through gun purchases after 3 days even if a background check hasn’t been completed. We must pass laws that keep guns out of the hands of those who have been convicted of hate crimes and support Extreme Risk or “Red Flag” Laws. I support the prohibition of devices like bump stocks that allow users to convert their firearms into rapid-fire weapons. I also support repealing the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, which blocks gun manufacturers from being held legally responsible when their actions result in community harm. Prison Reform We need to abolish our for-profit prison system. I support reforming the 13th Amendment to remove the allowance of slave labor as punishment for a crime. I'd like to see the United States work to address racial disparities in arrests and convictions, limit the number of juveniles who are tried as adults, expand diversion programs, improve prison conditions, and increase the ","source_url":"https://ANDREAFORMAINE.COM/priorities","source_date":"2026-05-15"},{"topic":"Education","stance":"Social","detail":"Equal Rights Amendment There is a lot of great work already being done in Congress to eliminate the barriers to ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment. 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Gun Violence I support universal background checks and the closing of the Charleston Loophole, which pushes through gun purchases after 3 days even if a background check hasn’t been completed. We must pass laws that keep guns out of the hands of those who have been convicted of hate crimes and support Extreme Risk or “Red Flag” Laws. I support the prohibition of devices like bump stocks that allow users to convert their firearms into rapid-fire weapons. I also support repealing the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, which blocks gun manufacturers from being held legally responsible when their actions result in community harm. Prison Reform We need to abolish our for-profit prison system. I support reforming the 13th Amendment to remove the allowance of slave labor as punishment for a crime. 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I support restoring those funds and would vote in favor of the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act, which seeks to direct excess funds collected through the False Claims Act into the Crime Victims Fund to make up for the funding shortfall. I would reject proposals that seek to use VOCA funds for other Dept. of Justice Programs and support a continued federal funding stream from VOCA for tribal communities. Gun Violence I support universal background checks and the closing of the Charleston Loophole, which pushes through gun purchases after 3 days even if a background check hasn’t been completed. We must pass laws that keep guns out of the hands of those who have been convicted of hate crimes and support Extreme Risk or “Red Flag” Laws. I support the prohibition of devices like bump stocks that allow users to convert their firearms into rapid-fire weapons. 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I support restoring those funds and would vote in favor of the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act, which seeks to direct excess funds collected through the False Claims Act into the Crime Victims Fund to make up for the funding shortfall. I would reject proposals that seek to use VOCA funds for other Dept. of Justice Programs and support a continued federal funding stream from VOCA for tribal communities. Gun Violence I support universal background checks and the closing of the Charleston Loophole, which pushes through gun purchases after 3 days even if a background check hasn’t been completed. We must pass laws that keep guns out of the hands of those who have been convicted of hate crimes and support Extreme Risk or “Red Flag” Laws. I support the prohibition of devices like bump stocks that allow users to convert their firearms into rapid-fire weapons. I also support repealing the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, which blocks gun manufacturers from being held legally responsible when their actions result in community harm. Prison Reform We need to abolish our for-profit prison system. I support reforming the 13th Amendment to remove the allowance of slave labor as punishment for a crime. I'd like to see the United States work to address racial disparities in arrests and convictions, limit the number of juveniles who are tried as adults, expand diversion programs, improve prison conditions, and increase the ","source_url":"https://ANDREAFORMAINE.COM/priorities","source_date":"2026-05-15"},{"topic":"Voting Rights","stance":"Social","detail":"Equal Rights Amendment There is a lot of great work already being done in Congress to eliminate the barriers to ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment. As senator, I would work with the Congressional Caucus on the Equal Rights Act and members of the Senate to support senate joint resolution 4, which removes the deadline for ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment. Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Since 2018, we have seen 50-70% reductions in victim service funding nationwide due in large part to underfunding of the Victims of Crime Act or VOCA. I support restoring those funds and would vote in favor of the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act, which seeks to direct excess funds collected through the False Claims Act into the Crime Victims Fund to make up for the funding shortfall. I would reject proposals that seek to use VOCA funds for other Dept. of Justice Programs and support a continued federal funding stream from VOCA for tribal communities. Gun Violence I support universal background checks and the closing of the Charleston Loophole, which pushes through gun purchases after 3 days even if a background check hasn’t been completed. We must pass laws that keep guns out of the hands of those who have been convicted of hate crimes and support Extreme Risk or “Red Flag” Laws. I support the prohibition of devices like bump stocks that allow users to convert their firearms into rapid-fire weapons. I also support repealing the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, which blocks gun manufacturers from being held legally responsible when their actions result in community harm. Prison Reform We need to abolish our for-profit prison system. I support reforming the 13th Amendment to remove the allowance of slave labor as punishment for a crime. 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This means creating harsher penalties for companies who violate environmental law, discouraging factory farming and investing in sustainable agricultural practices, discontinuing the use of PFAs-laden wastewater sludge as fertilizer, banning data centers, strengthening laws that protect the cleanliness of our water and air, and refraining from inciting international violence. Tribal Sovereignty I support tribal sovereignty for our indigenous populations. Indigenous people have always been incredible champions for environmental stewardship. Here in the U.S. they have often lead restoration efforts by strengthening wildlife habitats, protecting our water, and standing up to polluters. We need to do more to elevate their voices and follow their lead.","source_url":"https://ANDREAFORMAINE.COM/priorities","source_date":"2026-05-15"},{"topic":"Climate","stance":"Environmental","detail":"Green New Deal I support the passage of the Green New Deal as well as increasing protection and support for our National Parks system. I would like to see the United States further invest in renewable energy systems to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels. Discouraging Pollution We must work to tackle environmental and climate change threats in all aspects of our economy and policy. This means creating harsher penalties for companies who violate environmental law, discouraging factory farming and investing in sustainable agricultural practices, discontinuing the use of PFAs-laden wastewater sludge as fertilizer, banning data centers, strengthening laws that protect the cleanliness of our water and air, and refraining from inciting international violence. Tribal Sovereignty I support tribal sovereignty for our indigenous populations. Indigenous people have always been incredible champions for environmental stewardship. Here in the U.S. they have often lead restoration efforts by strengthening wildlife habitats, protecting our water, and standing up to polluters. We need to do more to elevate their voices and follow their lead.","source_url":"https://ANDREAFORMAINE.COM/priorities","source_date":"2026-05-15"},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"Environmental","detail":"Green New Deal I support the passage of the Green New Deal as well as increasing protection and support for our National Parks system. I would like to see the United States further invest in renewable energy systems to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels. Discouraging Pollution We must work to tackle environmental and climate change threats in all aspects of our economy and policy. This means creating harsher penalties for companies who violate environmental law, discouraging factory farming and investing in sustainable agricultural practices, discontinuing the use of PFAs-laden wastewater sludge as fertilizer, banning data centers, strengthening laws that protect the cleanliness of our water and air, and refraining from inciting international violence. Tribal Sovereignty I support tribal sovereignty for our indigenous populations. Indigenous people have always been incredible champions for environmental stewardship. Here in the U.S. they have often lead restoration efforts by strengthening wildlife habitats, protecting our water, and standing up to polluters. 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Tribal Sovereignty I support tribal sovereignty for our indigenous populations. Indigenous people have always been incredible champions for environmental stewardship. Here in the U.S. they have often lead restoration efforts by strengthening wildlife habitats, protecting our water, and standing up to polluters. We need to do more to elevate their voices and follow their lead.","source_url":"https://ANDREAFORMAINE.COM/priorities","source_date":"2026-05-15"},{"topic":"Education","stance":"Education","detail":"Public School System Education serves as the foundation for our nation's future success. I support more equitable funding for our public schools that prioritizes the needs of historically underserved communities and high-poverty districts. As and educator and the only elected union leader in the race for U.S. Senate in Maine, I believe that public educators at all levels should have the ability to unionize and strike. Community College I support free community college nationwide. I would demand that public institutions end their over reliance on adjunct professors as a means of increasing their bottom line. Our entire secondary education system is currently resting on the backs of exploited educators, many of whom are not given benefits, adequate pay, or job security. Student Loans I am an advocate for student loan forgiveness. While in the Senate, I would support the Lowering Student Loans Act and Student Loan Interest Elimination Act, which cap federal student loan interest rates.","source_url":"https://ANDREAFORMAINE.COM/priorities","source_date":"2026-05-15"},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"Education","detail":"Public School System Education serves as the foundation for our nation's future success. I support more equitable funding for our public schools that prioritizes the needs of historically underserved communities and high-poverty districts. 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I oppose any effort by the Trump administration to withhold aid to countries like Zambia in exchange for access to resources. Humanitarian aid should not be used as a bargaining chip. Leahy Laws In supporting the Leahy Laws, I oppose the use of U.S. funds or weapons in any country that uses them to carry out attacks on human rights. What we are seeing under the Trump administration is a decline in our global influence and weakened credibility due in large part to his tyrannical nature and complete disregard for the rule of law. Genocide in Gaza When it comes to Israel and the genocide in Gaza, I support the two-state solution that was agreed upon previously between the Palestine Liberation Organization and Israel. My understanding is that the Palestine Authority still supports this idea, while Israel does not. 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