Our Approach

Dear Friends,

For nearly 130 years, the Christian Civic League has stood at the intersection of faith and civic engagement. As we enter the 2026 election season, we remain committed to engaging both candidates and the Church, encouraging leadership in government that reflects a Biblical worldview.

In today's society, few institutions rival the impact and influence of civil government, an institution established by God to uphold justice, promote righteousness, and protect its people. In many communities, the reach of government has grown so significant that it often rivals, and at times eclipses, the influence of the Church, with people looking to it for answers and security that ultimately can only be found in God.

Government is not the Church, and it must never replace or direct it. Yet it is a gift that must be stewarded well. As Christians, we have a responsibility to engage it wisely, recognizing its profound influence on our lives and on the lives of 1.4 million Mainers.

That's why we've created this candidate survey: to help inform and equip faith-based voters as they prayerfully discern which candidates best reflect their deeply held values. At the same time, we hope it encourages greater engagement in stewarding our state and its governing institutions with care, conviction, and clarity.

This survey was sent to every candidate running for the Maine House of Representatives and Maine State Senate in the 2026 general election — 343 candidates across 151 House districts and 35 Senate districts. We received 105 responses in total: 85 of 148 Republican candidates, 9 of 168 Democratic candidates, 6 of 14 independent candidates, and 5 of 12 unenrolled candidates. The state's 1 undeclared candidate did not respond.

Sincerely,