He served in the Maine Senate representing District 20, which includes Auburn, Mechanic Falls, Minot, New Gloucester, and Poland, from 2018-2022.

[2] [1] Claxton has also medically supported large Maine community fundraisers including the Dempsey Challenge and the Beach to Beacon 10K.

He and his opponent, Republican Ellie Espling, sought to fill the seat vacated when incumbent Eric Brakey decided to run for United States Senate.

[2][3] Claxton is involved with several community organizations in the Auburn area, including the Stanton Bird Club, the Androscoggin Land Trust, the Trinity Jubilee Center, the Hanley Center for Healthcare Leadership, the Maine Appalachian Trail Club, and the White Mountain National Forest.

[2][3][4] In his spare time, he enjoys outdoor recreation, gardening, bird watching, volunteering, completing home improvement projects, and reading.