Meet The Candidates
State Senate
Julie Rakic
A small business owner, wife and mother who cares deeply about the future of our great state. Julie will fight for policies that provide more opportunity and prosperity for all Mainers.
State Representative - District 150
Mark Zimmer
Mark Zimmer is a retired finance professional and longtime resident of South Berwick. A graduate of Lehigh University with a degree in economics and finance, he brings decades of experience in economic development.
US Congress - Maine's 1st District
Ron Russell
Ron Russell is a Maine native and U.S. Army veteran who served for over 30 years as an Airborne Ranger and Special Forces Green Beret. Raised on a potato farm in Fort Fairfield and educated at West Point, he transitioned into the private sector after his military retirement in 2006, eventually co-founding a successful defense contracting business that grew to over 150 employees. After returning to Maine in 2021, Russell launched a campaign for the U.S. Congress, citing a desire to apply his leadership experience to address the nation’s current political and economic direction.
US Congress - Maine's 1st District
.Joshua Pietrowicz
Joshua James Pietrowicz is a New Gloucester, Maine, resident and congressional candidate whose platform and personal values are rooted in his Christian faith and a commitment to protecting constitutional freedoms. A born-again Christian, he emphasizes the Bible as his moral compass and focuses his vision on strengthening the nuclear family, supporting veterans, and reducing federal spending to increase the buying power of everyday citizens. His background includes a range of Maine-centered outdoor interests such as hunting and fishing in the North Maine Woods, and he advocates for policies like constitutional carry and bipartisan cooperation to bridge political divides.