Washington is broken.
Dysfunction, corruption, and incompetence reigns, and our imperfect democracy and checks and balances system have proven inadequate. To fix Washington, we need to substantially reform our governing practices and institutions and eliminate the excessive and corrupting influence that money, wealth, and disinformation over our politics and government.
David is running for the U. S. Senate to help in ending the Trump Administration's assault on our democracy, environment, and economy. Repair damage already done and enact long-overdue reforms to protect against future assaults and ensure that all Mainers are provided with the education, job skills, healthcare, and other life enriching opportunities to thrive!
Meet David
Passionate Reformer
Having grown up in a working-class family in Old Town and having served for more than 30 years in senior-level government positions, both in the USA and abroad – managing, not simply legislating or talking about complex multi-million-dollar programs and operations – David has the broadest and most fitting knowledge and experience to defeat Senator Collins in 2026 and best represent the people of Maine in the United States Senate.
About David – Background, Knowledge, and Experience Matters
Born in Bangor and Raised in a Working-Class Family in Old Town
Son of an Army veteran and labor organizer. Grandson of French and Irish American
shoe, textile, and railroad workers.
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Graduate of Old Town High, George Washington University, and
the London Schools of Economics
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Senior Aide, Maine Secretary of State
Developed elections, campaign finance, and motor vehicle safety reforms.
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Maine State Senate Aide
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Country Program and Regional Team Leader, United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
Conducted and managed foreign aid work in such conflict torn countries as
Cambodia, Haiti, Bosnia, Croatia, Serbia, and Kosovo.
Senior Aide, Mayor of Baltimore
Directed community efforts to improve City’s schools and City's assistance
to children, youth, and families at risk.
Assistant Secretary, Maryland Department of Planning (MDP)
Managed cross-agency efforts to support smarter, more sustainable growth.
Senior Aide, Governor of Maryland
Directed cross-agency efforts to achieve Governor’s most important goals.
Deputy and Acting Secretary, Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE)
Helped to manage 1,000+ employees, various programs, and $380 million annual budget.
Climate Action Now! and Energize Maryland Projects Coordinator
Directed foundation funded projects to aggressively tackle climate change.
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