Benjamin Chipman

Environment / Energy He believes that climate change is the greatest threat to ever face our planet. As a legislator, Ben served on the Environment and Natural Resources Committee for four years, where he supported efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change and brace our state for warmer ocean temperatures and more extreme weather. Education While in the State House, Ben drafted legislation that waives college tuition for students living in poverty. As someone who grew up in poverty himself, Ben does not believe that a zip code should limit a student’s ability to get an education and succeed. He supports all efforts to make college more affordable. Economy Ben has been an advocate who has worked to bring quality, good-paying jobs to his district and to connect his constituents with employment resources. Government Reform Ben is a vocal proponent of good governance and campaign finance reform, and does not take any funding from PACs, special interests groups or lobbyists. He believes that money is a corrosive force in our political system and will support all efforts to limit its impact. Government Reform Ben has led multiple efforts to protect the citizens initiative process and has worked to defend and implement laws passed by the voters. Ben has been a strong supporter of Maine’s Clean Elections program and has run as a Clean Elections candidate in each of his campaigns. Taxes / Budget Ben supports property tax relief efforts that help ensure Mainers can afford to stay in their homes. Wages / Job Benefits Ben is also a strong advocate for increasing the minimum wage. Abortion / Contraception Ben is a strong advocate for a woman’s right to choose and recently supported a new law expanding reproductive health care for women.