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Paul Harris Welch

Democrat · Maine · 2026

Running for Maine House District 85, Maine

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Wants to slow the growth of property taxes and everyday costs such as housing and health care
  • Wants the state to take on a fairer share of education funding so schools rely less on local property taxes
  • Wants to build hiring pathways for young people who do not pursue a college degree
Biography

Paul Harris Welch, of Standish, is a Democratic candidate for the open Maine House District 85 seat, per the campaign site. Welch was born and raised in Standish and has served on the Bonny Eagle (MSAD 6) school board for five years, including one year as board chair, per the campaign site.

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