Mike Scott is running for Maine Senate District 20 (Auburn, Durham, and Poland). A resident of Auburn, Mike shares this information about himself to encourage you to cast your ballot for him.
Tell us a bit about your personal history – jobs held, accomplishments, or other information about you that you’d like voters to know:
I grew up in Sabattus, Maine, where I learned the value of hard work and looking out for your neighbors. At just 14, I followed in my father’s footsteps and joined the Sabattus Fire Department—starting a lifetime of service to others. About 30 years ago, I moved to Auburn, Maine, and it’s been home ever since. It’s where I raised my family, built my career, and committed my life to serving this community.
My wife and I have been married for 30 years, and we raised two daughters who went through Auburn schools and are now out on their own building lives of their own. Like any parent, I want to make sure the opportunities that were here for our family are still here for the next generation.
In 1996, I joined the Auburn Fire Department and spent the next three decades working my way through the ranks—from the front lines to Battalion Chief. Along the way, I learned what it means to lead under pressure, make tough decisions, and always put people first. For me, the job was never just about fighting fires—it was about protecting our neighbors and keeping our community safe.
I also spent years as a union leader, including serving as President of the Professional Fire Fighters of Maine, standing up for firefighter safety, fair wages, and the well-being of working people across our state. I’ve always believed that when workers are respected and supported, our communities are stronger.
I retired this year after 30 years of service, but I’m not done serving. I’m running for the Maine State Senate because I believe it’s time for leaders who understand what working people go through every day—and who will stand up for them in Augusta.
What led you to run for this office?
I’m running for State Senate because I believe working people deserve a stronger voice in Augusta. As a longtime union leader and President of the Professional Fire Fighters of Maine, I’ve spent years fighting for fair wages, safe working conditions, and dignity for workers. Too many families feel like the system isn’t working for them anymore. My wife and I raised two daughters here in Maine, and now that they’re out on their own, and like a lot of parents, I worry about whether they’ll be able to afford to stay in the communities they grew up in, or if they’ll be forced to move away to build a future. I want them—and every young person in Maine—to have a real shot at the American Dream: good jobs, affordable housing, and a future where hard work is actually rewarded.
What are the most important issues that residents of Androscoggin County face? What do you propose to address those issues?
The biggest issues I hear are high cost of living, housing and workforce shortages, access to healthcare, and keeping our communities strong and safe. My focus would be on increasing housing opportunities, supporting good-paying jobs and workforce development, improving access to healthcare and mental health services, and making targeted investments in public safety and local communities. After 30 years in public service, I believe government works best when it focuses on practical solutions that help working families and strengthen our communities.
What policies and legislation do you plan to advocate for?
My priorities in Augusta will focus on helping working families, supporting local communities, and making government work better for the people it serves. I will:
- Advocate for policies that lower costs for families and seniors by making housing more affordable, providing property tax relief, and addressing rising energy and healthcare costs.
- Support protecting workers’ rights, strengthening workforce development, and creating more opportunities for good-paying local jobs so people can build a future here in Maine.
- Support investments in public education, job training, and the local services our communities depend on every day.
- Prioritize public safety by ensuring first responders have the staffing, training, and resources they need to keep our communities safe while supporting prevention and long-term community wellbeing.
What do you think the biggest challenges of this office will be? How do you plan to overcome them?
One of the biggest challenges of serving in the State Senate is balancing the needs of local communities with statewide priorities while making responsible decisions in a limited budget environment. People want results on affordability, housing, healthcare, and economic opportunity, and those issues don’t always fit neatly into party lines.
I plan to overcome those challenges the same way I approached 30 years in public service, by listening, building relationships, focusing on facts, and bringing people together to solve problems. My goal is to be accessible, work across differences, and stay focused on practical solutions that improve everyday life for the people of District 20.
If elected, what elected official would you most like to emulate?
I respect many elected officials, but I’m not trying to be anyone else. I’m my own person, and I’ll bring my own experience, values, and approach to serving District 20. My focus will be on accessibility, practical solutions, and putting constituents first.
What else should voters know about you before they cast their November 2026 ballots?
Before voters cast their ballots, I want them to know I’m not a career politician. I’m running to bring a lifetime of public service and the values that firefighters live every day — service, trust, accountability, teamwork, and showing up when people need you most — to the State House.
For 30 years, I worked in a profession where people trusted us to make decisions under pressure, solve problems, and put the community first. That experience shaped who I am. I’ll bring that same approach to Augusta: listen first, work hard, be accessible, and focus on practical solutions instead of politics. My goal is simple — earn people’s trust and represent District 20 with integrity and common sense.