đź“°MAINE | Salamone Withdraws from District 32 Race
- Feb 23
- 2 min read
February 23, 2026, earlier this evening, Republican John Salamone released a statement announcing his withdrawal from the Maine State Senate district 32 race.
Salamone's stamement reads:
"After a great deal of reflection and prayer, I’ve decided to withdraw my campaign for State Senate.
Over the past several months, I’ve been humbled by the encouragement and generosity of so many people who believe in our shared vision for Maine. Your support, whether through kind words, time, or financial contributions, has meant more to me than I can express.
However, my wife and I recently welcomed our newborn daughter into the world. As any parent knows, this is a profound and life-altering moment. The responsibility of fatherhood is immediate, personal, and sacred.
At this time, my focus needs to be fully on my family.
Public service is important to me. I care deeply about the direction of our state and the issues facing our communities. That hasn’t changed. But leadership begins at home. The stability, presence, and strength required of a husband and father must come before political ambition.
This was not an easy decision. I understand that campaigns require energy, attention, and commitment. Given the season of life I am in, I believe it would be unfair to both my family and to the voters to divide my focus.
To those who donated or volunteered: thank you. Your belief in me is something I will never take for granted. I remain committed to the principles we discussed, and I look forward to continuing to engage in our community as my capacity allows.
Thank you for your understanding and continued friendship."
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