Trevor Doiron is running for Maine House District 76 (Jay, Livermore, Livermore Falls). A resident of Jay, Trevor 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 was born and raised in Jay. My family has deep roots in Jay, Livermore, and Livermore Falls, with generations working in the local paper mills and volunteering in our communities.
After graduating from Spruce Mountain High School in 2017, I earned degrees in public policy with concentrations in economic development and real estate before beginning my career in Washington, D.C. While I valued those experiences, I ultimately chose to return home because I believe the people who grow up here should have the opportunity—and responsibility—to help build a stronger future for the communities that shaped them.
Professionally, I work as a consultant supporting small businesses and economic development initiatives. Locally, I serve on the Jay Planning Board and volunteer with organizations that support veterans, seniors, and families. One accomplishment I am especially proud of is helping establish the community garden at Spruce Mountain High School, which continues to provide fresh produce to local families in need.
What led you to run for this office?
I decided to run for office because I care deeply about the future of the communities that raised me. Growing up in Jay, I saw firsthand the challenges facing the region, including the loss of good-paying jobs, rising property taxes, and the increasing difficulty young people face in building a future close to home. Those challenges have only grown and we don’t have local leaders in Augusta working to solve them.
After graduating from Spruce Mountain High School, I left Maine to pursue higher education and begin my career. But I always intended to come back. I returned because I believe the people who grow up here should use their skills and experience to help solve the problems facing our communities.
I am running because I want future generations to have the same opportunities that previous generations enjoyed: the ability to find a good job, afford a home, raise a family, and build a successful life right here in western Maine. I believe our communities have tremendous strengths, and I want to be a voice in Augusta focused on practical solutions that strengthen our economy, lower costs, and improve quality of life for the people I represent.
What are the most important issues that residents of Androscoggin County face? What do you propose to address those issues?
The issues I hear about most often are the rising cost of living, high property taxes, housing affordability, and the need for more good-paying jobs. These challenges are closely connected. When wages do not keep pace with costs and economic opportunities are limited, it becomes harder for families to afford a home, remain in their communities, and plan for the future.
Addressing these issues starts with strengthening our economy. I support efforts to attract and grow businesses that provide sustainable, family-supporting jobs, while investing in workforce development and career training programs that help people succeed in those jobs.
I also believe we need to expand housing opportunities and provide meaningful property tax relief, particularly for working families and seniors on fixed incomes. As someone with a background in economic development and public policy, I understand that strong communities depend on strong local economies. My focus will be on practical solutions that create opportunity, lower costs, and ensure western Maine remains a place where people can afford to live, work, and raise a family.
What policies and legislation do you plan to advocate for?
If elected, my legislative priorities will focus on creating economic opportunity, lowering costs for working families, and strengthening local communities.
I plan to advocate for policies that support business growth and job creation, particularly in rural areas that have experienced economic challenges. I also support investments in workforce development, career and technical education, and apprenticeship programs that help connect people with good-paying jobs.
I will also advocate for meaningful property tax relief, especially for seniors and working families who are struggling with rising costs. State government should be a strong partner to municipalities and local taxpayers, not an added burden.
Public safety will be another important priority. Across rural Maine, ambulance wait times are increasing, small-town police departments are struggling to recruit and retain officers, and volunteer fire departments are being asked to do more with fewer resources. Strong communities depend on a strong public safety network, and that network is under significant pressure. I will support efforts to strengthen emergency medical services, public safety agencies, and volunteer first responder organizations so they can continue serving our communities effectively.
More broadly, I will evaluate every proposal through a simple question: will it make it easier for people to live, work, raise a family, and build a future in Jay, Livermore, or Livermore Falls? If the answer is yes, I will be eager to support it.
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 this office is ensuring that the voices of rural communities are heard and understood in Augusta. Communities like Jay, Livermore, and Livermore Falls often face different challenges than larger population centers, whether it is access to healthcare, economic development, workforce shortages, public safety staffing, or the impact of state policies on local taxpayers.
Another challenge is balancing many competing priorities while remaining focused on the issues that matter most to constituents. Legislators are asked to vote on hundreds of bills each session, and it is important to stay grounded in the needs of the people back home.
I plan to overcome these challenges by staying accessible, listening carefully, and maintaining strong relationships with local residents, businesses, municipal officials, educators, and first responders. My goal will be to make decisions based on what is best for the communities I represent rather than what is politically convenient. If elected, I intend to be visible, responsive, and engaged throughout my term—not just during election season.
If elected, what elected official would you most like to emulate?
Rather than trying to emulate any one elected official, I hope to embody the best traditions of Maine’s citizen legislature. The legislators I respect most are those who remain accessible to their constituents, stay connected to their communities, and approach public service with humility and a willingness to solve problems.
If elected, I hope to be known as someone who listens carefully, works hard, and follows through on commitments. My goal is not to seek attention or advance a political agenda. My goal is to be an effective advocate for the people of Jay, Livermore, and Livermore Falls and to help strengthen the communities I call home.
What else should voters know about you before they cast their November 2026 ballots?
Voters should know that my commitment to this community did not begin when I decided to run for office. Long before this campaign, I was volunteering locally, serving on the Jay Planning Board, attending community meetings, and looking for ways to give back to the towns that helped shape me.
After earning my education and beginning my career, I chose to return home because I believe our communities are worth investing in. I care deeply about the future of Jay, Livermore, and Livermore Falls, and I believe the people who grow up here should have the opportunity to build successful lives here as well.
I also believe our communities benefit when new generations step forward to serve. If elected, I would bring a younger perspective to Augusta while remaining grounded in the values that have long defined western Maine: hard work, personal responsibility, community service, and looking out for one another. I respect the generations of leaders who came before me, and I hope to build on their work while helping prepare our communities for the future.
Whether I am meeting voters at their doors, volunteering in the community, or representing our district in Augusta, I will approach public service with the same values that have guided me throughout my life: integrity, hard work, and a commitment to leaving my community stronger than I found it.