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Candidate

Natasha Alcala

U.S. SenateDemocrat

ME U.S. Senate

Mexican-American·Vice President, Board of Equality Maine

Why This Race Matters

Natasha Alcala is running against Susan Collins (R, incumbent).

Collins is the only Republican senator in a state Kamala Harris won in 2024. Cook Political Report and Sabato's Crystal Ball both rate this race a Toss-up. Collins faces record low approval - only 14% favorable with 57% unfavorable. If Democrats flip this seat, it would be a major pickup.

Crowded Democratic primary led by Graham Platner (oyster farmer/veteran) at 58% and Gov. Janet Mills at 24% in Oct 2025 polling; Alcala polls below 2%. Jordan Wood has raised $1.6M, David Costello also in the field. Alcala has $0 in FEC-reported contributions. Maine uses ranked-choice voting for both primary and general. 94% of voters say they don't know enough about her. Alcala previously filed to run against Sen. Angus King in 2024 but withdrew before the primary. She ran unsuccessfully to become a Maine Democratic Party delegate to the 2024 national convention.

Key dates to watch: Primary on June 9, 2026 and General Election on November 3, 2026.

About

Natasha Alcala is a U.S. Navy veteran, fashion designer, and LGBTQ+ advocate running for the U.S. Senate in Maine. Originally from California, she moved to Madawaska, Maine approximately four years ago. She was the first Democrat to file for Maine's 2026 U.S. Senate race in February 2025, challenging incumbent Senator Susan Collins. As an older LGBTQ+ adult, she serves as Vice President of the Board of Equality Maine and is one of the founders of SAGE Maine, advocating for LGBTQ+ elders. She has been active in Maine Democratic Party politics for years, having consulted or managed ten state conventions and two inaugurations.

Family & Heritage

Originally from California, Alcala moved to Madawaska, Maine approximately four years ago. She is a U.S. Navy veteran and LGBTQ+ advocate who serves as Vice President of the Board of Equality Maine and co-founded SAGE Maine, an organization advocating for LGBTQ+ elders. Specific details about her family's national heritage or immigration background are not publicly documented.

Political Career

Before Politics

U.S. Navy veteran; Fashion designer; Vice President of Board of Equality Maine; Co-founder of SAGE Maine (LGBTQ+ elder advocacy); Consulted or managed ten Maine Democratic Party state conventions and two inaugurations

Education

BS in Criminal Justice; BS in Political Science/International Relations; AA in Social and Behavioral Sciences; AA in Administration of Justice; AA in Arts and Humanities

Key Issues & Priorities

*Infrastructure funding for Maine cities and towns
*Veterans support and better programs for disabled Americans
*Elderly care facility improvements
*Tiny house village for homeless housing
*Universal basic income
*Increased funding for law enforcement agencies

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