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Rafael Macias

DState Representative · District 51

On the ballot Nov 3, 2026: Maine House District 51

Biography

Rafael Macias is a Democratic member of the Maine House of Representatives who has represented District 51 since December 3, 2024 and is seeking re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election.[1][2] A U.S. Navy veteran of 22 years, he has worked as a professional photographer.[1]

Rafael Macias served in the U.S. Navy for 22 years and attended the University of Missouri.[1] His career experience includes working as a professional photographer.[1] He advanced from the Democratic primary on June 9, 2026.[1]

1.Rafael Macias · Ballotpedia Reference
2.Maine House of Representatives elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference

Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.

Maine House District 51

Rafael Macias is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Maine House District 51 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.

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Other candidates for this seat

Annalyse SarvinasCandidateRMaine House District 51Maine

Votes by issue

Their recorded votes on bills that divided the chamber (unanimous votes left out), grouped by topic. A bill can sit under more than one topic. "With" and "against" compare each vote with how most Democrats voted. How topics are assigned

Jobs & cost of living255 with · 11 against266 votes
Most contested
- Yes
  An Act to Suspend the Remittance Obligation for Paid Family and Medical Leave Private Plan Users
  As introduced, suspends employer paid family and medical leave premiums until January 1, 2026 (employers may keep paying) and directs the Labor Department to set rules by November 1, 2025 for expedited approval of private plans, waiving premiums while applications are pending.
  Jun 3, 2025 · Passed 75–73 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- Yes
  An Act to Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations from the General Fund and Other Funds for the Expenditures of State Government and to Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025
  On the version voted Mar 13, 2025: Makes supplemental appropriations and allocations for state government for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, and changes related laws, including carrying unspent funds into the next fiscal year and updating state tax references to the federal tax code.
  Feb 11, 2025 · Passed 73–71 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- Yes
  An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations from the General Fund and Other Funds for the Expenditures of State Government and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2025, June 30, 2026 and June 30, 2027
  Sets Maine's state budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 and adjusts fiscal 2025 spending, and changes related laws, including raising the cigarette tax from $2 to $3.50 per pack starting January 5, 2026, with a matching increase on other tobacco products.
  Jun 18, 2025 · Passed 74–73 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
All jobs & cost of living votes
Rights & public safety196 with · 9 against205 votes
Most contested
- Yes
  An Act to Ensure Equity and Safety in Athletics, Restrooms, Changing Rooms and Housing at Elementary, Secondary and Postsecondary Schools
  As introduced, requires public school and college teams to be designated male, female or coed, bars male students from female teams, and requires restrooms, changing rooms and sleeping quarters to be designated for one sex.
  Jun 13, 2025 · Failed 72–72 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- Yes
  An Act to Include in the Ranked-choice Election Method for General and Special Elections the Offices of Governor, State Senator and State Representative and to Make Other Related Changes
  On the version voted Feb 10, 2026: Extends ranked-choice voting to general and special elections for Governor, State Senator and State Representative, with technical wording changes, and states the winner is the candidate with a plurality of votes.
  Jun 18, 2025 · Passed 74–73 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- Yes
  An Act to Amend the Motor Vehicles and Traffic Law Governing Mandatory Driver's License Suspension for Refusing Testing for Drugs or a Combination of Drugs and Alcohol
  As introduced, broadens drug-impairment testing law to cover impairment by any drug, replaces "drug recognition expert" with "law enforcement officer", and clarifies that the Secretary of State immediately suspends the license of a person who fails to submit to or complete the test.
  Jun 10, 2025 · Passed 73–72 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
All rights & public safety votes
Climate & energy137 with · 4 against142 votes
Most contested
- Yes
  An Act to Protect the Right to Harvest Wildlife
  On the version voted Mar 26, 2026: Declares that people in Maine have a right to harvest fish and wildlife by hunting, fishing or trapping for their own nourishment, sustenance, health or well-being, subject to applicable laws and rules.
  Jun 12, 2025 · Passed 75–73 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- Yes
  An Act to Use Certain Regional Transmission Organization Payments for Beneficial Electrification to Reduce Electricity Rates
  Removes the time limit on directing forward capacity market payments to beneficial electrification, and adds electric vehicles to heat pumps as an eligible use of those funds.
  Apr 15, 2025 · Passed 77–72 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- Yes
  Resolve, Directing the Department of Environmental Protection to Report on Air and Soil Chemical and Metal Levels and on Soil Testing on Solar Panel Farm Sites
  Directs the Department of Environmental Protection to report on levels of chemicals and metals in air and soil statewide, and on soil testing at solar farm sites before, after and during operation.
  May 20, 2025 · Passed 75–72 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
All climate & energy votes
Health & care97 with · 3 against100 votes
Most contested
- Yes
  An Act to Amend the Laws Governing the Health Insurance Premium Cap for State Employees
  Limits increases in total premiums for active and retired state employee health insurance, for fiscal years ending after June 30, 2026, to the Consumer Price Index percentage increase plus 10%, excluding the fully insured Medicare Advantage prescription drug plan.
  Apr 7, 2026 · Passed 75–71 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- Yes
  An Act to Protect the Health and Welfare of Children in Public Schools by Requiring Parental Consent for Certain Tests, Analyses and Diagnoses
  As introduced, bars school administrative units from conducting student evaluations that test or diagnose intellectual, emotional, behavioral, psychological or physical development without first obtaining parental consent.
  Jun 3, 2025 · Passed 75–71 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- Yes
  An Act to Amend Maine's Prescription Drug Labeling Law by Allowing the Removal of the Name of a Prescriber of Mifepristone, Misoprostol and Their Generic Alternatives
  Allows, at the prescriber's request, labels on mifepristone, misoprostol and their generics to show the prescriber's health care facility instead of the prescriber's name.
  May 20, 2025 · Passed 75–71 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
All health & care votes
Education & families83 with · 1 against84 votes
Most contested
- Yes
  An Act to Ensure Equity and Safety in Athletics, Restrooms, Changing Rooms and Housing at Elementary, Secondary and Postsecondary Schools
  As introduced, requires public school and college teams to be designated male, female or coed, bars male students from female teams, and requires restrooms, changing rooms and sleeping quarters to be designated for one sex.
  Jun 13, 2025 · Failed 72–72 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- Yes
  An Act Directing the Department of Education to Develop Pilot Programs to Place Child Care Facilities in Selected School Administrative Units
  Directs the Department of Education to study placing child care facilities in public schools and set up pilot programs in at least 4 school administrative units, serving children of school staff, with funding appropriated.
  Jun 3, 2025 · Passed 74–73 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- Yes
  An Act to Prohibit Males from Participating in Female Sports or Using Female Facilities
  As introduced, bars state-funded schools and colleges from letting a person whose sex assigned at birth is male join female-designated competitive athletics or use female-only facilities.
  Jun 13, 2025 · Passed 73–72 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
All education & families votes
Housing & rent52 with · 0 against52 votes
Most contested
- Yes
  An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Municipal Reporting on Residential Buildings
  Changes the annual housing data that municipalities of 4,000 or more residents report to the Maine Office of Community Affairs, moving the deadline to March 31 and revising the building-type categories, and encourages smaller towns to report.
  Mar 5, 2026 · Passed 72–70 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- Yes
  An Act to Increase General Assistance Reimbursement for Municipalities and Indian Tribes
  On the version voted Apr 2, 2026: Raises the state reimbursement to municipalities and Indian tribes for general assistance costs from 70% to 75% of direct costs incurred on or after July 1, 2026.
  Jun 17, 2025 · Passed 75–71 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- Yes
  An Act to Protect Recipients of Public Assistance from Housing Discrimination
  As introduced, adds status as a recipient of public assistance, including medical assistance and housing subsidies, to Maine's housing discrimination law, covering inquiries, sales, rentals, evictions and loans, and bars refusing to rent to recipients because of that status.
  Jun 4, 2025 · Passed 72–70 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
All housing & rent votes
Transportation34 with · 3 against37 votes
Most contested
- Yes
  An Act to Amend the Motor Vehicles and Traffic Law Governing Mandatory Driver's License Suspension for Refusing Testing for Drugs or a Combination of Drugs and Alcohol
  As introduced, broadens drug-impairment testing law to cover impairment by any drug, replaces "drug recognition expert" with "law enforcement officer", and clarifies that the Secretary of State immediately suspends the license of a person who fails to submit to or complete the test.
  Jun 10, 2025 · Passed 73–72 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- Yes
  RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine Regarding the Use and Oversight of Transportation-related Revenues
  As introduced, proposes a constitutional amendment requiring at least 60% of automobile-related sales and use tax revenue to go to the Highway Fund starting July 1, 2027, for all modes of transportation.
  Jun 3, 2025 · Passed 75–73 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- Yes
  An Act to Exempt Certain Watercraft from Registration Requirements
  As introduced, exempts canoes, kayaks and rowboats equipped with a motor under 100 horsepower from boat registration requirements.
  Jun 4, 2025 · Passed 73–70 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
All transportation votes
Technology & privacy27 with · 0 against27 votes
Most contested
- Yes
  An Act to Eliminate the ConnectMaine Authority by Repealing the Advanced Technology Infrastructure Act
  Directs the Maine Connectivity Authority to review the laws on the ConnectMaine Authority and recommend changes to move its functions to the Maine Connectivity Authority by October 1, 2027, with a report due January 15, 2027.
  Feb 24, 2026 · Passed 65–64 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- Yes
  An Act to Require the Cooperation of Original Manufacturers of Electronic Devices to Facilitate the Repair of Those Devices by Device Owners and Independent Repair Providers
  Requires manufacturers of digital electronic equipment to give independent repairers and owners repair documentation, parts and tools on fair terms from 2028, and bars software parts pairing in newer consumer electronics; excludes vehicles, medical devices and game consoles; bars suits by owners and repairers.
  Apr 7, 2026 · Failed 73–75 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- Yes
  An Act to Enact the Maine Online Data Privacy Act
  On the version voted Apr 9, 2026: Enacts the Maine Online Data Privacy Act, letting residents access, correct, delete and opt out of sale or targeted-advertising use of their personal data held by businesses, and limiting collection of sensitive data; as amended, takes effect September 1, 2027.
  Feb 10, 2026 · Passed 71–68 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
All technology & privacy votes
Foreign affairs & defense1 with · 0 against1 vote
Most contested
- Yes
  An Act to Prohibit the Maine National Guard from Combat Deployment Absent an Act of the United States Congress
  Prohibits sending Maine's state military forces into foreign combat without a congressional declaration of war or action for an enumerated constitutional purpose, while allowing the Governor to deploy them for civil missions in the U.S.
  Apr 24, 2025 · Passed 109–33 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
All foreign affairs & defense votes

Where they stood out

Voted against most of their party on 13 of 726 party-divided votes on file.

Most often on: Jobs & cost of living (5), Rights & public safety (3), Climate & energy (3)

An Act to Support Nonprofit Organizations by Authorizing the Operation of Electronic Lucky Seven Devices and Similar Sealed Ticket Games
What it does: Authorizes the Gambling Control Unit to license eligible organizations to operate electronic lucky seven devices, limits their number, location and operation, and requires distributors of the devices to be licensed.
Voted no · most Democrats voted yes · Democrats 70–5, Republicans 26–45
Apr 8, 2026Official record ↗
An Act to Change Supervisory Authority over the Capitol Police
A yes vote would have accepted the committee majority's report that LD 2165 (Capitol Police supervision) pass as amended by Amendment A, which drops the Lieutenant provisions and lets the Public Safety Commissioner decide who supervises the bureau. (AI-written)
What it does: On the version voted Apr 7, 2026: Removes the State Police Lieutenant position that supervises the Bureau of Capitol Police and lets the Commissioner of Public Safety decide whether the Capitol Police chief or the Sta…
Voted no · most Democrats voted yes · Democrats 64–8, Republicans 0–69
Apr 6, 2026Official record ↗
An Act to Prohibit the Unauthorized Use of Drones on or over the Premises of Correctional Facilities and Jails
What it does: On the version voted Apr 7, 2026: Makes intentionally or knowingly flying a drone over a correctional facility or jail without authorization a civil violation with a fine of at least $500, and a Class D crime for repe…
Voted no · most Democrats voted yes · Democrats 63–8, Republicans 0–67
Mar 25, 2026Official record ↗
An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations from the General Fund and Other Funds for the Expenditures of State Government and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2025, June 30, 2026 and June 30, 2027
What it does: Sets Maine's state budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 and adjusts fiscal 2025 spending, and changes related laws, including raising the cigarette tax from $2 to $3.50 per pack starting January 5, 2026, with a match…
Voted no · most Democrats voted yes · Democrats 68–6, Republicans 0–71
Jun 18, 2025Official record ↗
An Act Regarding Sun-grown Cultivation in the Medical Use and Adult Use Cannabis Industries
What it does: Raises the limit for medical cannabis caregivers who grow mature plants only outdoors (March to December) to 150 mature plants or 2,500 square feet of canopy, up from 30 or 500, with an annual registration fee; define…
Voted no · most Democrats voted yes · Democrats 49–25, Republicans 4–65
Jun 16, 2025Official record ↗

How this is counted

Their votes on the most contested roll calls

The votes in their chamber that came out closest and most divided by party, among those they voted on. How we rank

Yes
An Act to Eliminate the ConnectMaine Authority by Repealing the Advanced Technology Infrastructure Act
With most of their party · Passed 65–64 · Yes 65–No 64 · Democrats 63–0, Republicans 0–64
Feb 24, 2026Official record ↗
Yes
An Act to Suspend the Remittance Obligation for Paid Family and Medical Leave Private Plan Users
With most of their party · Passed 75–73 · Yes 75–No 73 · Democrats 73–0, Republicans 0–72
Jun 3, 2025Official record ↗
Yes
An Act to Ensure Equity and Safety in Athletics, Restrooms, Changing Rooms and Housing at Elementary, Secondary and Postsecondary Schools
With most of their party · Failed 72–72 · Yes 72–No 72 · Democrats 71–1, Republicans 0–71
Jun 13, 2025Official record ↗
Yes
An Act to Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations from the General Fund and Other Funds for the Expenditures of State Government and to Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025
With most of their party · Passed 73–71 · Yes 73–No 71 · Democrats 72–0, Republicans 0–71
Feb 11, 2025Official record ↗
Yes
An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Municipal Reporting on Residential Buildings
With most of their party · Passed 72–70 · Yes 72–No 70 · Democrats 69–0, Republicans 0–70
Mar 5, 2026Official record ↗
Yes
An Act to Include in the Ranked-choice Election Method for General and Special Elections the Offices of Governor, State Senator and State Representative and to Make Other Related Changes
With most of their party · Passed 74–73 · Yes 74–No 73 · Democrats 72–1, Republicans 0–71
Jun 18, 2025Official record ↗
Yes
An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations from the General Fund and Other Funds for the Expenditures of State Government and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2025, June 30, 2026 and June 30, 2027
With most of their party · Passed 74–73 · Yes 74–No 73 · Democrats 72–1, Republicans 0–72
Jun 18, 2025Official record ↗
Yes
An Act to Amend the Motor Vehicles and Traffic Law Governing Mandatory Driver's License Suspension for Refusing Testing for Drugs or a Combination of Drugs and Alcohol
With most of their party · Passed 73–72 · Yes 73–No 72 · Democrats 72–1, Republicans 0–70
Jun 10, 2025Official record ↗

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Substantive votes concern legislation or nominations; procedural votes concern how the chamber considers them. A Yes vote applies to the motion shown, which may not be final passage.

LD 307 · ME HOUSE

An Act Regarding Energy, Utilities and Technology

NoVOTED

Motion: Move the Previous Question

A yes vote moved to end debate and bring the pending question on LD 307, establishing the Maine Data Center Coordination Council, to an immediate vote. (AI-written)

On the version voted Apr 14, 2026: Requires the Department of Energy Resources to convene a Maine Data Center Coordination Council to report by February 1, 2027, and bars permits for data centers of 20 megawatts or more before November 1, 2027.

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Failed 65–70·Procedural·Apr 29, 2026Roll call ↗

LD 307 · ME HOUSE

An Act Regarding Energy, Utilities and Technology

YesVOTED

Motion: reconsideration-veto

A yes vote supported overriding the Governor's veto of LD 307 (Maine Data Center Coordination Council and temporary data center limit); a two-thirds vote was required. (AI-written)

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Failed 72–65·Procedural·Apr 29, 2026Roll call ↗

House paper · ME HOUSE

ADJOURN WITHOUT DAY

YesVOTED

Failed 66–72·Substantive·Apr 29, 2026Roll call ↗

House paper · ME HOUSE

ADJOURN WITHOUT DAY

YesVOTED

Passed 68–50·Substantive·Apr 29, 2026Roll call ↗

LD 307 · ME HOUSE

An Act Regarding Energy, Utilities and Technology

YesVOTED

Motion: Enactment

Requires the Department of Energy Resources to convene a Maine Data Center Coordination Council to report by February 1, 2027, and bars permits for data centers of 20 megawatts or more before November 1, 2027.

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Passed 79–62·Substantive·Apr 14, 2026Roll call ↗

LD 1519 · ME HOUSE

An Act to Create a Stewardship Program for Electronic Smoking Devices and Related Products

YesVOTED

Motion: Enactment

Requires producers of electronic smoking devices to submit a stewardship plan for collecting unwanted devices, requires retailers selling them to join as collection sites within 3 years of plan approval, and sets a minimum $2 incentive per returned device (up to 2 a day).

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Passed 75–68·Substantive·Apr 14, 2026Roll call ↗

LD 555 · ME HOUSE

An Act to Create a Separate Department of Child and Family Services

YesVOTED

Motion: Acc Maj Ought Not to Pass Rep

As introduced, creates a Department of Child and Family Services and moves child and family services and child welfare functions to it from the Department of Health and Human Services.

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Passed 75–72·Substantive·Apr 14, 2026Roll call ↗

LD 1009 · ME HOUSE

An Act to Restore Full Civil Rights to Possess Firearms to Persons Previously Convicted of Certain Nonviolent Felony Crimes

NoVOTED

Motion: SUSPEND RULES -

As amended, lets a person with a single Class B or C felony conviction ask a District Court to restore firearm rights 10 years after completing the sentence, excluding crimes such as robbery, arson and offenses involving firearms; requires a background check.

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Failed 76–68·Substantive·Apr 14, 2026Roll call ↗

LD 127 · ME HOUSE

An Act to Strengthen Legislative Oversight of Government Agencies and Programs by Reaffirming the Legislature's Access to Confidential Records

YesVOTED

Motion: ACC MIN OTP-AM BY CA-B

Requires the Office of Program Evaluation and Government Accountability director to brief the Government Oversight Committee every two years on confidentiality policies, and lets the director share a confidential copy of a final report with it before public release, after the agency review period.

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Failed 69–75·Substantive·Apr 14, 2026Roll call ↗

LD 127 · ME HOUSE

An Act to Strengthen Legislative Oversight of Government Agencies and Programs by Reaffirming the Legislature's Access to Confidential Records

NoVOTED

Motion: suspend house rule 515

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Failed 72–72·Substantive·Apr 14, 2026Roll call ↗

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