Hon. Joel Stetkis
CHAIR, MAINE GOP
Joel Stetkis has been defending freedom and fighting for Republican principles through his entire life.
From his service in the US Air Force to his nearly two decades in politics, serving first as a Republican Town Committee Chair to his four terms in the Maine State House, with the last as Assistant Republican Leader, Joel has deep and strong roots in Maine and with the party.
A builder by trade, Joel’s focus throughout his time in politics has been making Maine a better place to work, play and raise a family.
His faith, focus on defending the Constitution and helping Maine’s working families has been the bedrock of his work in politics.
In the Maine Legislature, Joel served on various Labor, Commerce and Economic Development Committees and led the charge in opposing, and often defeating, much of the worst of progressive legislation by sticking to principle.
Joel has previously served in many positions in the Republican Party, including as State Committeeman from his home county of Somerset. Joel is currently a Somerset County Commissioner.
Joel lives in Canaan with his wife Denise.
Ben Lombard
treasurer, maine gop
Ben Lombard of Yarmouth was elected to his fifth full two-year term with unanimous support from the state committee in 2023.
Mr. Lombard is a practicing certified public accountant with a focus on income tax planning and preparation for individuals and closely-held businesses. He received a Master of Science in Accounting from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and has served as volunteer Treasurer for a number of non-profit organizations
Barbara Harvey
secretary, maine gop
Barbara Campbell Harvey of Portland was re-elected as Secretary of the Maine Republican Party in 2023. In addition to her vast experience with Republican political organizations across Maine, Ms. Harvey also has served in a variety of positions for well-known organizations such as the Maine Education Loan Authority Board, LearningWorks, First Radio Parish Church of America, and Friends of the Blaine House. Ms. Harvey received her Master’s Degree in political science at Northeastern and lives in Portland, Maine.
To contact Barbara, send her an email at: [email protected]
