Denise P. Harlow

Democrat

Office Sought: Representative – District 36
Age: 46
Occupation: Legislator and L.L. Bean
Education: B.A. Psychology from Brandeis University
Hometown: Portland

Political experience

Current State Representative in District 36 and serving in third term

Why are you running for office?

I would like to continue the work I’ve done for six year to protect the environment and advocate for my constituents.

• Income Tax: Gov. LePage would like to lower Maine’s income tax rate and eventually eliminate it, by increasing the state’s sales tax and expanding it across a broader range of goods and services. Do you support this proposal?
  • No
• Background Checks: Do you support background checks for privately sold firearms in Maine?
  • Yes
• Minimum Wage: In light of the ballot question facing voters this fall, do you support raising the state’s minimum wage from $7.50 to $12 an hour by 2020?
  • Yes
• Marijuana: Do you support legalization of marijuana for recreational use?
  • Yes
• Addiction/Overdoses: Do you believe the state is doing enough in response to the rise in heroin/opiate addiction and overdoses? If not, what else should be done?
  • We need to continue increasing treatment options.