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Tucker Favreau
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Tucker Favreau (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. Senate to represent Maine. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
Favreau completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Tucker Favreau was born in Brunswick, Maine. He served in the U.S. Army. He earned a bachelor's degree from the United States Military Academy in 2016 and a graduate degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 2023. His career experience includes working in cybersecurity.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: United States Senate election in Maine, 2026
Note: At this time, Ballotpedia is combining all declared candidates for this election into one list under a general election heading. As primary election dates are published, this information will be updated to separate general election candidates from primary candidates as appropriate.
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for U.S. Senate Maine
The following candidates are running in the general election for U.S. Senate Maine on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
 | Susan Collins (R) | |
| Natasha Alcala (D) | ||
 | Tucker Favreau (D)  | |
| Dan Kleban (D) | ||
| Andrea LaFlamme (D) | ||
| Graham Platner (D) | ||
| Daira Rodriguez (D) | ||
 | Jordan Wood (D) | |
 | Carmen Calabrese (R) | |
 | Daniel Smeriglio (R) | |
 | Phillip Rench (Independent) | |
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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My name is Tucker Favreau. I was born and raised in Maine in the Brunswick area. My family had very close ties to Crystal Spring Farm, and I grew up often hearing stories about the hard work required to keep it going prior to selling it to a conservation group in the mid-1990s. I joined the Army out of high school to serve in the field artillery. However, after a few short years I received a nomination to attend West Point and pursued it. I ultimately graduated from West Point and commissioned as an officer in the newly established Cyber branch of the Army. I have since dedicated my professional life to combating cyber threats and helping keep data and personal information secure. As we enter a new age of technology with unique threats to privacy as well as employment, I want to leverage my background to keep Americans safe. I also hope to continue fighting for the basic rights of everyone living within our country.
- First, it is a basic requirement for representatives of the People to fight for basic human rights. Our nation was founded with a core set of values that drove the creation of our foundational doctrines. While the nation had struggles in its infancy with these doctrines, we should now recognize that everyone living within our nation deserves basic human rights. As a Senator, I will fight for all people living within our nation and their rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
- Life has become far too expensive in the United States. Maine in particular has excessively expensive housing, expensive electric bills, and a tax burden that is among the highest in the nation. My priority is to work with both State and Federal organizations and law makers to reduce these burdens on both Mainers and the country at large. Programs to help increase housing, increase energy production, and bring business to the State will all help alleviate these burdens.
- Our nation is entering a new age of technology. Artificial Intelligence, cryptocurrencies, and the ever-increasing scams that use these tools to take advantage of Americans are not going away. Who hasn't received a text about undeliverable packages, toll fines, or past due tickets? Criminals have even used AI to create fake phone calls using the voices of loved ones to scam Americans out of their money. As an individual with deep technical experience working to secure data and keep Americans safe, I hope to deliver meaningful bills to help protect Americans against these increasing threats. I also hope to revitalize CISA which this administration has gutted to the detriment of national security.
Our nation needs to return to supporting the working class and creating economic policies that allow families to build wealth and rise up the socioeconomic ladder. We also need to recognize that our current healthcare system is dramatically impacting the ability for Americans to climb that ladder. No American should ever have to go into debt just to retain access to lifesaving care. Finally, national defense is deeply tied to the defense of the People. As new cyber threats emerge that threaten to take advantage of people and businesses across the country, we need politicians who actually understand these risks and how to counter them.
While it is not a political work, whenever I have to make a decision I think back to the book "Thinking, Fast and Slow" by Daniel Kahneman. While the book is not without some criticism now, its foundational concepts remain well accepted. The core idea is that there are two "systems" of thinking and that we should be aware of how each one works. Also, the existence of cognitive biases that are often hard to identify through introspection can really affect how we make decisions. Finding ways to account for such biases to ensure that we are truly making good decisions is necessary for folks who seek to work in politics.
Integrity and a passion for making the lives of others better are essential for any elected official. Elected officials must also have the ability to empathize with others who are dealing with challenging situations that the elected official might have never personally experienced.
The Army refined my work ethic to a pretty substantial degree. I have worked in extremely poor conditions that required absolute focus and awareness of your surroundings while also leading other servicemembers. It was never enough to just be able to speak well, you had to actually perform well.
I also learned how to work with an incredibly diverse group of people when I was an officer. Accepting feedback from such a group and working to understand how to make better plans and decisions based upon that feedback was foundation to my professional development. I now carry all of those lessons forward and hope to apply them in the Senate on behalf of the People of Maine.
I also learned how to work with an incredibly diverse group of people when I was an officer. Accepting feedback from such a group and working to understand how to make better plans and decisions based upon that feedback was foundation to my professional development. I now carry all of those lessons forward and hope to apply them in the Senate on behalf of the People of Maine.
To listen to and communicate with all people they represent even if they have differing political viewpoints. We must understand that identity politics has often time ruined collaboration on solving challenging problems.
It is also extremely important for Senators to continually work on educating themselves and staying on top of new developments and technologies that might affect their constituents. The world is a very dynamic place, and the Senate cannot remain static if it wants to best serve the People.
It is also extremely important for Senators to continually work on educating themselves and staying on top of new developments and technologies that might affect their constituents. The world is a very dynamic place, and the Senate cannot remain static if it wants to best serve the People.
This is likely true for many people in my generation, but 9/11 was the most substantial event from my childhood that I remember. I was ten years old and lived in a Navy town which meant that the town became quite busy as the attack unfolded and military parents took their kids out of school early that day. I didn't understand what was happening until I got home that day and even then was a bit too young to really grasp the long term implications of that attack. Joining the Army many years later was, perhaps, subconsciously related to that day.
My first job was as a Private First Class in the Army. I signed up for the Army just before starting my senior year of high school which allowed me to participate in a program to earn my first two promotions prior to going to bootcamp. I had that job for around two years before going back to school to eventually commission as an officer.
The United States has many challenges to face in the next decade. AI is clearly one of the most talked about subjects right now given that it could impact just about any industry in the country. It could also impact individuals as criminals continue to integrate AI solutions such as deepfakes into their scams.
Even more specifically, AI has already begun to impact employment across the country. Businesses are laying off workers as they rely on AI to improve the productivity of the remaining workers. Some shipyards are also trying to replace workers with AI managed systems for container management and loading/offloading operations. If we truly believe in supporting the working class and Americans in general, then we need to find ways to implement AI without taking away the hard earned livings of everyday Americans. That is certainly going to be one of the biggest challenges over the next decade.
Even more specifically, AI has already begun to impact employment across the country. Businesses are laying off workers as they rely on AI to improve the productivity of the remaining workers. Some shipyards are also trying to replace workers with AI managed systems for container management and loading/offloading operations. If we truly believe in supporting the working class and Americans in general, then we need to find ways to implement AI without taking away the hard earned livings of everyday Americans. That is certainly going to be one of the biggest challenges over the next decade.
Senators should not be allowed to serve more than two consecutive terms. After two terms they must withdraw from all government work for six years at which point they can try to get elected again. This system allows for increased turnover of politicians which helps reduce corruption but also allows for the chance for exceptional individuals to return to the Senate if the People of their State choose to elect them after experiencing the work of another Senator in their place. This system should also improve primaries and interparty competition for these positions which benefits all Americans.
I think its beneficial for the Senate to have members from all walks of life in order to better support the substantial diversity of the People. Having some senators with previous government experience is good but having too many is likely to result in diminishing returns and, eventually, negative outcomes.
While I wouldn't go so far as to say I would completely model myself after him, I have a lot of respect for Senator Mark Kelly. His service to the nation is unquestionable and his demeanor in official proceedings has struck me as focused, meaningful, and professional. I appreciate his straightforward actions and think he is a good example of a politician who understands what a compromise is.
Judicial nominees must have a vast history of experience in law that is unblemished by political partisanship. It has become increasingly common for many judges, for example, to include clearly political language in their rulings which is contrary to the intent of the branch entirely. Judicial nominees must be political neutral when acting in their professional capacity much like I expect the military to be political neutral.
Senators must be willing to work with one another even if they don't agree on every issue. While there are certainly issues that the Democrats and Republicans will never agree on, there are also issues where they must work together to help the American people. I will always strive to work with those who have the best ideas for helping Americans on specific issues.
Yes. The very founding of our nation was built on compromise. The current day belief that any form of compromise is somehow a betrayal of the party is untenable and destructive. While there are certainly some key areas where compromise is simply not feasible (for example when it comes to human rights), there are many more areas where compromises should occur more often. I believe more politicians believe this than we might expect. Beneath the media coverage you can actually find many bills that have bipartisan support with provisions from both parties despite disagreements.
Its not secret that our government has continued to waste tax payer dollars on politically motivated investigations. Such investigations are insulting to the American people and need to stop. Especially when there is clearly no actual meaningful outcome expected from the investigations.
That being said, the People still need the Senate to investigate actual corruption and ongoing activities that may be contrary to accepted laws and regulations. The Senate must put aside political differences in these investigations because it will ultimately be the People who suffer when investigations are done poorly or in bad faith.
That being said, the People still need the Senate to investigate actual corruption and ongoing activities that may be contrary to accepted laws and regulations. The Senate must put aside political differences in these investigations because it will ultimately be the People who suffer when investigations are done poorly or in bad faith.
Position specific qualifications are essential for Cabinet members. A Cabinet member should have deep experience in the position they are nominated for.
Cabinet members should also have the same values Americans expect from anyone in key leadership positions. This includes values like integrity, honesty, and the personal courage to stand up for what is right even when it might go against the President who nominated them.
Cabinet members should also have the same values Americans expect from anyone in key leadership positions. This includes values like integrity, honesty, and the personal courage to stand up for what is right even when it might go against the President who nominated them.
Primarily the following:
Armed Forces
Energy and Natural Resources
Veteran's Affairs
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
American taxpayers deserve as much financial transparency as possible from the government. I find it unacceptable that several organizations within the government continue to fail financial audits with seemingly no repercussions. Congress must act to actually impose punishments on organizations that seem to be brazenly failing audits and therefore failing the American people.
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See also
2026 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on June 20, 2025
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Susan Collins (R)
Angus King (I)
Representatives
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Chellie Pingree (D)
District 2
Jared Golden (D)
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