Ayn Hanselmann

Ayn Hanselmann is a fourth-generation Sanford resident, city councilor, and small business owner running to protect a Democratic-held seat in the Maine House this November. Having spent eight years serving on the Sanford City Council, Ayn sees firsthand how decisions made in Augusta impact local working families. She is committed to laying a foundation for the future success of her children and the next generation of Mainers. If elected, Ayn will work to fund public schools, create sustainable economic opportunities, and increase access to affordable housing.  

In 2024, Democrats won District 142 by just 64 votes. Now, Ayn is stepping up with the DLCC’s support to protect this key seat and help Maine Democrats gain ground in the state 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.