Independent Rick Bennett qualifies for November election for governor

By: Kaitlyn Budion

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: May 20, 2026

Words: 355

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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Independent gubernatorial candidate Rick Bennett submitted more than 5,000 signatures to the Maine Secretary of State’s Office Wednesday in his bid to appear on the November ballot alongside Republican and Democratic party nominees.

The campaign later said the Secretary of State verified 4,517 of the signatures, more than the 4,000 required for ballot access. Signatures for non-party candidates are due to the office by the close of business on June 1.

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