Dana Staples

Dana Staples, who has spent his career leading engineering and IT teams, is running to flip a seat in the Maine House this fall. Dana has put his leadership experience to work for his hometown of Auburn, serving on the city council and various local committees. Dana is ready to expand the scope of his public service and is running to increase workforce stability, lower the cost of living, and improve health care access for all Mainers.

In 2024, District 88 flipped red by just over 500 votes. This year, Dana is running a strong campaign, backed by the DLCC, to win this seat and help Democrats gain ground in the Maine House.

2026 is a historic opportunity to protect and expand the Democratic majorities in the Maine House and Senate.

Democrats have held a majority in the Maine Senate since 2018 and in the House since 2012. Despite a tough year for Democrats nationwide in 2024, the DLCC’s work in Maine helped ensure the state legislature stayed blue. Since then, Democrats have built momentum with special election wins and impressive candidate recruitment across the state, and this November, we aren’t taking a single hard-won district for granted as we approach the tightly contested midterms.

The DLCC has been on the ground in Maine cycle after cycle to support state Democrats as we work to defend and expand our majorities in both chambers of the legislature. 2026 is a critical year to win competitive races and ensure Democratic majorities in the legislature can continue to deliver for the people of Maine.