Only two people responded. One of them was Rick Bennett. Sen. Bennett did not send a form letter or a generic response. He got on a Zoom call with me. He listened. Then he asked a simple but powerful ...

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Maine Sen. Rick Bennett, who announced he is leaving the Republican Party to run as an independent for governor, chats with an attendee at a Portland campaign event on Nov. 20, 2025. (Photo by Eesha ...

Some political observers say today's partisan climate reduces the chances of success for independents like Sen. Rick Bennett. Others say a moderate candidate is just what Maine needs.

Bennett proposes “common sense hand up versus a handout approach.” ...

Independent candidate for governor Rick Bennett announced a four-tiered approach to make it easier for Mainers to own a home.

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