PETER JENKS
For Maine State Representative District 43
Cushing, parts of Owls Head, So. Thomaston, St. George and Thomaston
For over 30 years I worked to strengthen our local communities, build bridges, addressed the needs of housing, health care, public safety, supported the arts and worked to strengthen our support for our young people.
I am an Episcopal Priest
and served at the Episcopal Church of St. John Baptist in Thomaston from 1992 - 2024.
I have worked with
Trekkers, Habitat for Humanity, DaPonte String Quartet, Midcoast Clergy,
Thomaston 4th Committee, Connecting Across Cultures, area Food Pantries, and Homeless Shelters.
I have been a Police Chaplain, Volunteer Firefighter, and Town Moderator.
Why I am Running
We are at a crucial turning point in our state and country.
In a time when Christian Nationalists are trying to mandate their faith onto our government I am running to challenge that very limiting and misguided understanding of faith and seek to promote the continued separation of church and state and the need to help the poor, the marginalized, and all of our citizens, not just those who agree with a particular ideology or theology.
In the next session of the Maine Legislature, we will be dealing with:
the massive funding cuts leveled on the states from the Republican “Big Beautiful Bill”;
addressing serious tax issues for our state;
protecting our fragile environment;
rapidly rising health care costs and diminishing options for Mainers;
serious affordability issues such as housing, utilities, food, insurance and a stagnant economy;
meeting challenging concerns of food insecurity and the need to support our local farms;
addressing the needs of small businesses, small farms, local arts and our local communities as they face the onslaught of big corporations.
We will have to stem the destruction of trust and the corruption that has run rampant in the current national administration.
I believe in good government and communities working together to find solutions. For over 30 years I have lived in this district representing a wide range of people from differing backgrounds. We all need to work together now, more than ever.
Where I Stand
I am a progressive Democrat.
The needs of and support for young people, our local schools, affordable housing and quality health care and public safety in our local area are key issues for me.
I support the drive to focus primarily on local businesses, schools, arts, and freedom of religion as vital to our well being. I believe we need to find ways to support our local businesses and organizations and work to limit national and international large entities that undermine our local economy and way of life.
I support seeking the common good of all and not just a few.
I listen to and want to learn from professionals that have essential knowledge to address our problems, such as scientists, doctors, and engineers, and not just personal opinions.
The effects of larger issues such as climate change and the wealth disparity need to be seriously addressed as they affect our state profoundly.
I am a strong advocate for opening our communities to new immigrants and supporting hard working people who want to come to our communities from whatever background.
Why Support Me
Good politics is getting people together who disagree, or who have differing interests to maintain, improve and strengthen the community. It is not about ideologies and intransigent opinions.
I’m always willing to have a conversation, listen and work with anyone, even if or when there are fundamental differences. Housing, health care, education, heating & electricity, food security and safety affect us all. We have more in common with one another than we realize.
We need to make structural changes if we want to thrive and have an affordable life in Maine. It’s time for big and creative ideas, not small steps to maintain where we’ve been.
I am running for House District 43 to support our community in this great state of Maine.
Contribute
I am running as a Maine Clean Elections Candidate (MCEC). This means that my campaign for House District 43 will be publicly financed. I need at least 60 five dollar ($5.00) contributions from registered voters in Cushing, Owls Head (part of), South Thomaston, St. George and Thomaston to qualify. By being a MCEC, I can focus on listening to the needs and concerns of my district instead of focusing on raising money. I cannot accept private contributions.
Paid for by Peter Jenks for District 43 Maine House contact: peterjenks43@gmail.com copyright 2026