Maine 2026

The True Representation Movement (TRM) is launching its national effort in a single, focused place: the two congressional districts of Maine. Why? Because the future of democracy needs a real proving ground. Maine offers the perfect mix of electoral conditions, cultural alignment, and strategic opportunity to show the country what real, direct representation looks like.

This isn’t a test run. This is the beginning of a political revolution.

1. Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) Maine is the only state in the nation that uses Ranked Choice Voting for federal races. That means TRM candidates can run without worrying about the spoiler effect. Voters can choose bold, nontraditional candidates without throwing away their vote. This makes Maine the ideal place to run our post-party, anti-ideological model of representation.

2. A Voter Culture That Gets It Maine voters have a long history of thinking for themselves. Independents outnumber Democrats and Republicans. Mainers vote for people, not parties. From its town hall traditions to its independent streak, Maine already lives many of the values TRM is fighting to restore nationwide.

3. Two Open Battlegrounds We’re targeting both congressional districts—ME-01 and ME-02—with particular focus on ME-02, one of the most volatile and winnable swing districts in the country. A win here would send a shockwave through Washington.

We’re building two powerful, community-rooted campaigns that reflect the people of Maine. Not a platform. Not a personality. Just a promise: to vote exactly as instructed by constituents, with no personal opinions, no party obligations, and no corporate strings attached.

Our tools:

• The Swarm: A jury of 500 working-class voters to guide every vote
• Episdemos: A secure digital deliberation and voting platform

Our message:

You don’t need to agree with our candidate—because they won’t vote based on what they think. They’ll vote based on what you decide.

A single TRM win in Maine will be historic:

• First-ever non-ideological representative elected to Congress
• Media explosion: National attention on a new form of representation
• Living audit of how disconnected Congress is from the people
• Proof of concept for expansion to other states in 2028

And even if we don’t win on the first try:

• We educate tens of thousands of voters
• We build national visibility and legitimacy
• We lay the groundwork for future campaigns and national infrastructure

Maine is where we make history. With Ranked Choice Voting, an independent-minded electorate, and two congressional seats in play, the state offers the ideal terrain to launch a movement that could change the face of American democracy.

This is how we start the fire. Add your name if you want to find out more.