Paul Welch

Democrat

Maine House District 85

Democrat

Previous Offices Held


I have served as a director for MSAD 6 for five years. I was first elected in June 2021 and was most recently elected again in June 2024

Top Three Priorities


Property tax reform, educational funding reform and bringing more diverse businesses to Maine.

Why are you running?


To make Maine more affordable and keep people in the state.

What is one way Maine is on the right track? What is one way the state is on the wrong track?


Maine has strong values and the people of Maine support our schools and see value in helping people out. Economically it is on the wrong track with little investment and low results all around compared even to our neighbors to the south.

As one of several dozen legislators in your chamber, how would you make a measurable difference for your constituents?


I will work across party lines to make meaningful property tax and educational funding reforms.

Surveys show the economy is the top concern of voters. What is a specific proposal addressing Maine voters’ economic anxieties that you’d work to make law?


I want to work toward rebuilding the Maine Property Tax Stabilization Program or a like program.