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Donald Ardell
ME House District 6
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Issue areas
Derived from issue-tagged bills they sponsored and stated positions — each links to the underlying record. AI-derived tags
Criminal Justice & Policing 20Government Operations & Budget 18Gun Policy 10Economy & Taxes 9Environment & Energy 9Elections & Voting 8Civil Rights & Liberties 6Education 6Transportation & Infrastructure 6Agriculture 4Healthcare 4Other 4Social Services & Welfare 4Labor & Employment 3Veterans Affairs 2Defense & Military 1Housing 1Immigration 1Technology & Privacy 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME House District 6 current
Maine |
Republican | Dec 7, 2022 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (804 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LD 2115 — An Act To Protect Private Wells From Hazardous Substances | Nay | Mar 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 2040 — An Act To Survey Food Insecurity In Maine | Yea | Mar 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 2125 — An Act To Sustain Access To Children'S Residential Care Services | Yea | Mar 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1477 — An Act To Provide An Exemption From Pilotage Requirements For Passenger Ferry Service Between Bar Harbor, Maine And Yarmouth, Nova Scotia | Nay | Mar 12, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 2078 — An Act To Establish The Electricity Cost Fairness Refundable Tax Credit | Yea | Mar 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1993 — An Act To Increase The Annual Cap On Funds Assessed For The Safety Education And Training Fund | Nay | Mar 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1806 — An Act To Create A Residential Rental Unit Registry | Yea | Mar 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 877 — An Act To Require Transportation Network Companies To Provide Fair Wages To Drivers | Nay | Mar 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 517 — An Act To Protect The First Amendment Rights Of Individuals In The State | Nay | Mar 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1414 — An Act To Support And Sustain Maine'S Child Care Workforce | Nay | Mar 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1955 — An Act To Increase Child Care Affordability And Early Childhood Educator Stability | Nay | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 2079 — An Act To Amend The Laws Governing Municipal Reporting On Residential Buildings | Nay | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HP 1501 — Joint Resolution Recognizing March 2026 As Social Work Month | Nay | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 2102 — An Act To Clarify And Strengthen The Government Shutdown Loan Guarantee Program | Nay | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1587 — An Act To Establish Greater Alignment Of Penalties For Certain Labor Law Violations | Nay | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 2017 — An Act To Update Certain Statutes Governing School Nutrition | Nay | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HP 1502 — Joint Resolution Recognizing The Muslim Celebration Of The Holy Month Of Ramadan | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 2066 — An Act To Establish The Child Care Employment Award | Nay | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1477 — An Act To Provide An Exemption From Pilotage Requirements For Passenger Ferry Service Between Bar Harbor, Maine And Yarmouth, Nova Scotia | Nay | Mar 3, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 2059 — An Act To Provide Required Funding For The Reimbursement Of Assigned Counsel And To Develop The Public Defender Office For Cumberland County | Nay | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 287 — An Act To Require And Encourage Safe And Interconnected Transportation Construction Projects | Nay | Mar 3, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 2147 — An Act To Provide Funding To Improve The College And Career Readiness Of Certain Students In Androscoggin And Oxford Counties | Nay | Feb 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 2037 — An Act To Update The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Allowances | Nay | Feb 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 2011 — An Act To Remove The Mainecare Program From The Prescription Drug Benefit Provisions In The Maine Insurance Code | Yea | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SP 901 — Joint Resolution Recognizing February 2026 As Black History Month On Its 100Th Anniversary | Nay | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (10 as lead sponsor)
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LD 547
ME · —
An Act To Modify Maine Motor Vehicle Inspection Standards To Permit Exterior, Nonstructural Corrosion That Does Not Directly Affect The Passenger Compartment
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LD 543
ME · —
An Act To Enhance Maine'S Wildlife Conservation Efforts And Preserve Maine'S Sporting Heritage By Requiring Hunter Safety Education In Schools
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LD 1086
ME · —
An Act To Remove State Requirements For Nonprofits On Raffles And Internet Raffles With Prizes Of $2,500 Or Less
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LD 804
ME · —
An Act To Encourage Election Involvement By Making Election Day A State Holiday In Even-Numbered Years
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LD 638
ME · —
An Act To Create Equal Opportunity Access To Clean Energy By Removing The 100-Megawatt Limit On Clean Energy Sources
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LD 1781
ME · —
An Act To Exempt From The Gasoline Tax Act Ethanol-Free Gasoline Used By Vehicles Off-Road
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LD 439
ME · —
An Act To Preserve Maine'S Sporting Heritage And Enhance Sporting Opportunities For Maine'S Youth By Allowing Maine'S Youth To Hunt On Sunday
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LD 1875
ME · —
An Act To Create Equity In Maine'S Highway Funding By Imposing A Road Use Fee For Electric Vehicles
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LD 502
ME · —
An Act To Promote Clean And Affordable Maine-Sourced Bioenergy By Amending The Law Regarding Outdoor Wood Boilers And Outdoor Pellet Boilers
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LD 636
ME · —
An Act To Remove The Limit On Free Promotional Merchandise Bars And Restaurants May Accept From Vendors