#Gen207 Releases Inaugural “40 under 40” Award List

AUGUSTA- The Maine Republican Party’s official youth initiative, #Gen207, released its inaugural “40 under 40” list today.​Over the past couple of months, Republican activists and leaders had the opportunity to nominate Maine Republicans under the age of 40 who are making a positive difference in their professions or communities, whether in public life, business, education, …

Debunking Myths about Eliminating the Income Tax

AUGUSTA- The Maine Democratic Party and Maine Center for Economic Policy (MECEP) continues to defend the status quo in Augusta. Here’s the real truth behind their talking points “It’s a huge giveaway to the wealthy.” FALSE Leave it to Democrats to suggest that letting ALL MAINE PEOPLE keep their money is a giveaway to the …

CCRC Chairman Eric Lusk calls on Councilor Emery to resign

PORTLAND- Cumberland County Republican Committee (CRCC) Chair Eric Lusk today is calling on Westbrook City Councilor Paul Emery to resign immediately in light of his absurd behavior on Tuesday night at a Democrat Party budget forum in Scarborough.Emery stood to address the crowd and said the following about Governor LePage:​“If (LePage) goes to see his …

Willette appointed to RNC Committee on Arrangements

Today RNC Chairman Reince Priebus announced Maine’s Republican National Committeeman, Alex Willette, has been appointed to the Committee on Arrangements for the 2016 RNC National Convention in Cleveland.​Maine GOP Chairman Rick Bennett praised Mr. Willette’s appointment: “Alex Willette is a rising star within the Republican Party. Chairman Priebus is to be commended for recognizing Alex’s …

Maine GOP Chairman: Clinton scandals

Chairman points to record of secrecy, Clinton’s recent email record scandal as reasons Maine people should reject her candidacy Augusta- Maine Republican Party Chairman Rick Bennett released the following statement today in the wake of Hillary Clinton’s declaration that she will seek the Democrat nomination for President of the United States.​“Maine people, perhaps more than …

Maine GOP Announces Leadership Election Results

Chairman Rick Bennett, Treasurer Ben Lombard unanimously re-elected;Republicans select Saco Dentist Demi Kouzounas as new Vice-Chair,Barbara Harvey of Portland as Secretary Augusta – After a strong election performance in November, the Maine Republican Party State Committee held their biennial election of officers on Saturday, February 14, 2015 in Augusta, Maine. Chairman Rick Bennett of Oxford, who …

Maine GOP Congratulates Congressman Bruce Poliquin

Chairman Rick Bennett praises Congressman’s commitment, character, tenacity on day Poliquin takes oath of office AUGUSTA – Maine GOP Chairman Rick Bennett released the following statement today congratulating Congressman Bruce Poliquin as he takes office as the first Republican elected to Maine’s Second Congressional District in two decades.​“Through his service as State Treasurer and in …

Maine GOP Chairman Applauds Integrity of Republican-led Election Review Process

AUGUSTA – Maine Republican Party Chairman Hon. Rick Bennett released the following statement in light of the Republican-led committee’s findings on the Maine Senate District 25 election & recount. “The most important thing in this process was that the committee should protect the integrity of Maine’s elections,” said Mr. Bennett. “I am pleased to say …

Maine GOP Eyes Long Term Political Shift

AUGUSTA — In the wake of Tuesday night’s victories, the Maine Republican Party is focused on a long term, fundamental shift in the state’s political makeup. Unofficial numbers indicate Governor LePage won re-election with 48 percent of the vote, Bruce Poliquin became the first newly-elected Republican representative from the state’s Second Congressional District since 1978, …