Ashley Webb

Candidate, U.S. Senate (ME) · Democratic · Maine

Ashley Webb, an author, musician, and transgender activist, is seeking the 2026 Democratic replacement nomination for U.S. Senate in Maine.

Profile last updated Jul 13, 2026 · Center Field Politics

Scout's Report

A grassroots-accountability candidate running a self-managed, transparency-first campaign focused on healthcare and rural infrastructure.

Core Strength

Distinct advocacy biography and a detail-driven patient-rights message.

Core Weakness

No electoral experience, fundraising base, or campaign staff.

Recent Action

Declared for the July 25 Democratic special nominating convention.

Key Metrics

Reliability
N/A

No roll-call record available for a non-incumbent.

Documented Controversies
0

Official ethics findings or court records only.

Funding Secured
N/A

No appropriations history for a non-incumbent candidate.

Where They Stand

Stances on the issues many voters care most about. Where a candidate has not given a clear answer we mark it "Mixed / Partial" or "Unclear" rather than guess. Positions are drawn from official records and bias-labeled news sources; they are descriptive only and are never scored.

EnvironmentUnclear3

Climate protections and regulation versus fewer climate-related regulations on industry.

No documented position in the current snapshot.

Low Confidence / Insufficient Data

HealthcareSupports3

Expanding healthcare coverage for all versus expanding market-based, private insurance.

Campaigns on a healthcare system that treats patients as partners in their own care.

Medium Confidence

Second AmendmentUnclear3

New firearm regulations versus no new firearm regulations.

No documented position in the current snapshot.

Low Confidence / Insufficient Data

ImmigrationUnclear3

Pathways to citizenship versus a closed-border approach.

No documented position in the current snapshot.

Low Confidence / Insufficient Data

Roe v. WadeUnclear3

Protecting access to abortion versus restricting access to abortion.

No documented position in the current snapshot.

Low Confidence / Insufficient Data

National SecurityUnclear3

Whether diplomacy or military strength should be the primary national-security priority.

No documented public position on U.S. military action against Iran in the current snapshot.

Low Confidence / Insufficient Data

Party Loyalty

No voting record yet; loyalty cannot be measured.

Sources

  1. Maine Democratic Party — Ashley Webb candidate page
  2. AP — State policy coverage
  3. Maine Democratic Party — Ashley Webb candidate statement
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