Sen. Duson earns perfect score from Maine AFL-CIO for voting record supporting working families

Posted: October 25, 2025 | Senator Duson

AUGUSTA — Maine Senate Assistant Majority Leader Jill Duson, D-Portland, received a perfect score on Maine AFL-CIO’s 2025 Legislative Scorecard for her voting record to promote fair wages, ensure safe work environments and support working families. Sen. Duson was one of 17 senators to earn a perfect score. The Maine AFL-CIO scored 11 initiatives considered by the 132nd Maine Legislature in 2025.

Sen. Duson in her chair on the floor of the Maine Senate Chamber.
Sen. Jill Duson

“Westbrook and Portland are home to some of Maine’s most dedicated workers – the workers who keep our state and economy moving forward,” said Sen. Duson. “From improving workplace conditions, investing in education and working to create a fairer tax code, it’s been my honor to represent the interests of our district’s workforce and their families in the Maine Senate this year. I will continue to stand up for our workers.”

Sen. Duson received a perfect score for supporting legislation that would lower costs for working families and protect the state’s future as a place for families to live happily and raise a family. Sen. Duson supported legislation to:

●       Protect the income of federal and state employees during government shutdowns.

●       Guarantee a minimum wage for Maine farmworkers.

●       Fund public pre-K-12 education by making the wealthiest pay their fair share.

●       Strengthen the pre-apprenticeship programs that bolster Maine’s workforce.

●       Improve recruitment, retention and pay for state employees.

●       Ensure that the workers powering Maine’s clean energy transition are compensated fairly with good benefits.

●       Help law enforcement and first responders access treatment for PTSD.

●       Fund Maine government services and programs, including education and revenue sharing.

Sen. Duson also opposed a perennial effort that would weaken the ability of workers to organize for better wages and safe working conditions.

Sen. Duson has a long history of supporting working families, including during her service on the Portland School Board, Portland City Council and as the Mayor of Portland. Since her election to the Maine Senate in 2022, Sen. Duson has received a perfect score from the Maine AFL-CIO each year.

Sen. Duson represents Senate District 27, which includes part of the city of Westbrook and part of the city of Portland. She serves as Senate Assistant Majority Leader and as a member of the Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee and the Government Oversight Committee.