Former Senate Majority Leader Mason announces 2026 gubernatorial run

By: Eesha Pendharkar

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: January 7, 2026

Words: 368

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 5 days ago

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Former Maine Senate Majority Leader Garrett Mason announced his run to replace outgoing Gov. Janet Mills on his podcast Wednesday morning, framing his campaign around the need for experienced leadership.

Mason, a Republican from Lisbon who spent eight years in the Maine Legislature and now works as a lobbyist, ran for governor in 2018 and was the runner up in the primary. On Wednesday, he commented on the crowded race he’s joining, saying he …

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