Meet Dan Sayre
CANDIDATE FOR SENATE DISTRICT 34
Dan is running for the State Senate because he believes Mainers deserve leaders who prioritize results over politics and always put people first.
Dan is serving his second term in the Maine House of Representatives, where he serves as the House Chair of the Taxation Committee. Before entering public service, he spent 35 years in book publishing in scientific and technical disciplines for professionals and college students. He served two terms as a director of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) and chaired ASEE’s Corporate Member Council. Through his consulting firm, New World Associates, Dan has led the Workforce Summit for Industry 4.0 in collaboration with ASEE. He also served on the Town of Kennebunk Budget Board and was the board’s liaison to RSU 21. Dan lives in Kennebunk with his wife and four generations of Dan’s family live here on the Maine seacoast, including his two young grandsons and their parents. Dan is devoted to creating a fairer and more prosperous Maine for their generations as well as his own, and for many generations to come.
In the Maine House, Dan has worked to strengthen education, bring down costs, and help neighbors not just get by, but get ahead. He’s running for the Maine Senate to be a champion for York County families, fighting to ensure every Mainer can live, work, and age with grace in our state.
"He’s exactly the kind of steady, solutions-oriented voice we need in the Maine Senate to deliver real results for working families.”
- Senate President Mattie Daughtry
The Experience Dan Brings
Prepared to lead Maine toward a better Future
Dan has dedicated decades to a career at the intersection of education, technology, and economic growth, as a book publisher and consultant in STEM fields. In two terms in the Maine State House, Dan has become a leading voice in shaping state policy and strategy around technology, education, and innovation. Governor Mills appointed Dan to the Maine Artificial Intelligence Task Force, where he helped craft the landmark 2025 report that now guides Maine’s approach to addressing the opportunities and risks of AI. Dan also represents Maine nationally on the State AI Policy Forum and the National Conference of State Legislatures Task Force on Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Privacy. Dan is working to ensure that Mainers are prepared to benefit from rapid technological change and that we are all protected from the threat they pose for economic and personal harm.
Committed to Building a Stronger Economy
Throughout his career, Dan has partnered with experts in higher education and technology, so he understands what it takes to create more jobs that pay family-supporting wages and make the economy work for everyone. In the legislature, he serves as co-chair of the bipartisan Innovation and Growth Caucus and the Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory Commission, where he champions policies that foster regional cooperation and sustainable growth while creating new, rewarding career pathways. Dan is tireless in his efforts to modernize K-12 and technical education, ensuring that Maine workers and innovators can build greater prosperity for themselves and their communities.
Devoted to his Community and Neighbors
Beyond the halls of the State House, Dan is hands-on about making life better for the community, from his time on the Town of Kennebunk Budget Board to his current role as co-president of the Kennebunk Rotary Club. Dan works both publicly and quietly to serve our community, whether clearing brush at a historic cemetery, volunteering with local civic groups, or advising efforts to improve substance use programming for local youth. Three generations of Dan’s family live in Kennebunk. His love for our area—from the trails we hike to the schools we support—drives every decision he makes in Augusta. He doesn’t just represent a district; he looks out for his neighbors.