Taylor West

Taylor West, of Winslow, announces her candidacy for House District #63 (Albion, Freedom, Unity Township, Winslow). The election will take place on November 3, 2026. West will run as a Democrat.

A veteran, mother, and Winslow resident, West’s commitment to service was forged long before she put on a uniform. Raised in the shadow of her father’s twenty-year Air Force career, she learned early that community isn’t just a place – it’s a lifeline. She saw firsthand the resilience required to manage a home during a last-minute deployment and felt the unique, sharp grief of losing family members while oceans away.

“Participating in this campaign isn’t a political step; it is an authentic act of service,” said West. “Our community is ready for leadership that prioritizes connection over division. I look forward to meeting as many neighbors as possible to demonstrate that, regardless of party or creed, I am committed to a stronger, kinder, and more innovative Maine.”

When the time came for Taylor to forge her own path, she joined the Air Force in her father’s footsteps and served active duty for 10 years as a broadcast journalist. Whether she was documenting F-15s takeoff to intercept Russian aircraft during NATO missions, working in austere environments in Africa, or simply managing a two-toddler household, she has seen what it looks like when the stakes are high, work is messy, and the importance of service in building the community individuals need to thrive.

West knows our communities need forward-thinking solutions. Her priorities coming into this campaign range from defending the district’s agricultural landscape by advocating for Maine’s farming legacy to bolstering criminal justice capabilities by creating career pipelines for Maine’s students and individuals looking to start a new career pathway within our beautiful state.