Kenneth Cianchette
Kenneth J. Cianchette (Republican Party) ran for election to the Maine State Senate to represent District 26. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Cianchette completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Kenneth J. Cianchette was born in Portland, Maine. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Maine in 2010. His career experience includes working as a business owner, general manager, property manager, and project manager. He has been affiliated with Chamber of Commerce and Hospitality Maine.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Maine State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Maine State Senate District 26
Incumbent Timothy Nangle defeated Kenneth J. Cianchette in the general election for Maine State Senate District 26 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Timothy Nangle (D) | 52.0 | 12,124 | |
 | Kenneth J. Cianchette (R)  | 48.0 | 11,177 | |
| Total votes: 23,301 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic Primary for Maine State Senate District 26
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Timothy Nangle in round 1 .
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Total votes: 1,355 |
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Republican primary election
Republican Primary for Maine State Senate District 26
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Kenneth J. Cianchette in round 1 .
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Total votes: 1,345 |
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Cianchette in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Kenneth J. Cianchette completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Cianchette's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Though running as a Republican, I have proudly maintained an Independent status until this election for the last decade, as I believe political party affiliation is creating the wedge we see today. We will not agree on everything, but we can have a better functioning government than we have today through less negativity and identity politics, and more emphasis on today's issues.
I am brother, son, uncle, friend, employer, coach, and i consider myself a civic leader for our community of District 26. We have been proud of our representation in the Senate for the last number of years. District 26 is not leading right now, and I will promise to lead and be truthful to all Mainers on the status of our State and it's elected leaders. Let's stop breaking down our foundational goodness and start building bridges to prosperity.- I am an expert, as compared to all others in the Senate, in understanding the challenges our small business operators and employees face. They range from lobster boats, to restaurants, to construction companies, firms, and even boutique hotels. I have spent my entire life in many capacities around this, and I know what works, what doesn't work, what's doing harm, and I believe deals can be made to better the outlook for all stakeholders of small business.
- Our government is necessary to provide services and functions to have a properly functioning society. The checks and balances of our government must be utilized when overzealous politicians become out of line. Furthermore, funding of our government should be only necessary, and as elected stewards of taxpayers dollars, we all are responsible for utilizing those funds wisely, not wastefully. All additional monies should be return to all those who pay taxes in Maine first, and we should be aiming to do that quickly as a result of the national energy and inflation crises.
- As a product of an affluent public, religious private, and university of Maine education, I have a unique background that can draw the pros and cons of each. We need to stop thinking of education as simply a manner of spending more money will make things better, but utilize innovative programs found at all of these types of institutions in a more productive and larger manner. Every Maine child deserves the opportunity to better their lives, but every Maine child will lead different lives, and we should rejoice and embrace that. We should invest in the programs, and educators, who make our next generation better prepared for entering the workforce, while thoughtfully balancing the funding.
My nephew loves that one.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 12, 2024
