New RSLC Poll: Maine Democrats in State Legislature On the Ropes Ahead of November

WASHINGTON, D.C.- A new Cygnal poll commissioned by the Republican State Leadership Committee finds that Democrats in Augusta are on the ropes ahead of November as a result of their disastrous economic agenda, and Republicans are on track to make gains in the Legislature.

The survey found:

• Maine Democrats are only slightly leading on the state legislative generic ballot by just one point and well within the survey’s margin of error (48%-47%).

  • Indepenedents prefer the Republican candidate by 5 points.

• President Biden’s image in the state is underwater at 45%-52%.

• The top issue Mainers want their state government to focus on is addressing the cost of living (31%).

• The economic agenda Maine Democrats have pursued is deeply unpopular with voters.

  • Mainers are 69% less likely to vote for a state legislative candidate who supported legislation to raise the gas tax and the cost of home heating oil.

  • Mainers are 65% less likely to vote for a candidate for state legislature who voted to hike health care costs.

 Read the full Maine polling memo from Cygnal HERE. 

“With inflation soaring, Mainers realize Democrats in Augusta have failed them and that they cannot afford their agenda of higher taxes on critical items like gas, heating oil, and health care. Voters are ready for change and this November will be turning to Republican candidates who are laser-focused on commonsense policies to bring down the cost of living for their constituents.” - RSLC National Press Secretary Stephanie Rivera.

 BACKGROUND

 The RSLC in March announced the committee is targeting Maine as a state where Republicans can make meaningful gains in the Legislature. 

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