Artie Mingo

State House, District 9 · Republican · Maine

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Where they stand

Government spending: Mingo supports stopping government spending that he says is making Maine unaffordable through higher taxes, more regulations, and increased costs for food, fuel, and housing.

Natural industries: Mingo supports growing Maine's natural industries.

Education: Mingo supports respecting parents' rights in education, emphasizing core subjects, and removing politics from the classroom through a bipartisan approach.

Where Artie stands on the questions on which we score all candidates

Economy and taxes · Likely supports: Maine should make it easier to start, operate, and grow small businesses.

Economy and taxes · Supports: Maine should limit growth in state spending.

Environment and energy · Supports: Maine should support responsible development of natural resources for economic growth.

Environment and energy · Likely supports: Maine should strengthen support for local food systems and small farms.

Environment and energy · Supports: Maine should reduce energy costs for residents and businesses.

Health and human services · Likely supports: Maine should strengthen state support for rural hospitals and rural healthcare providers.

Education and families · Likely supports: Maine should strengthen local control over K-12 school decisions.

Education and families · Supports: Maine should give parents more authority over their children's education in public schools.

Labor and consumer protection · Likely opposes: Maine should expand collective bargaining rights for workers.

Public safety and immigration · Likely supports: Maine should strengthen emergency medical, fire, and other emergency response services.