Rick Bennett

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As Governor, my commitment is to you, your family and the future of our state. I will be relentlessly focused on delivering results - from housing, taxes, energy, health care, and child care to the basic job of making government work for you.. I am laying out exactly what I will do as Governor to cut costs, lower your bills, and grow economic opportunity.

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#1. Reduce down payments for first-time homebuyers Too many Mainers are priced out of buying a home. Without the ability to afford a home, young Mainers are looking elsewhere. As Governor, I will create a state-backed down payment guarantee so that qualified first-time buyers can purchase a home with far less cash up front so more young people and more families can put down roots in the towns they love.

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I believe Maine should work for the people who live here. For the families working hard, paying the bills, raising kids, caring for loved ones, and trying to build a future. Not for insiders. Not for party bosses. Not for the people who profit while everyone else falls behind.

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As Governor, I will make life more affordable, tell the truth about what is broken, and build a government that answers to the people. It is about fairness, dignity, freedom, and the simple belief that no one in Maine should be pushed aside or left behind.

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When Augusta pushes costs downhill, your local property tax bill goes up. As Governor, I will fully fund revenue sharing and strengthen the state-local partnership so Augusta stops pushing costs onto towns and property taxpayers.

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#1. Reduce utility profits to lower delivery costs Mainers are paying too much for delivery costs, and the profits companies are receiving off the backs of Mainers needs to change. As Governor, I will review and lower the authorized return on equity for investor-owned utilities so you’re not overpaying

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You should not have to fight through a broken system just to see a doctor, afford a prescription, or pay off a medical bill. Right now health care costs too much, delivers too little, and leaves too many families behind while government mismanagement, delayed payments, and a lack of accountability make the problem worse. As Governor, I will fix the foundation first, lower costs, and build a system that works for patients, families, and providers - and works better for you when your family needs care.

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We are losing health providers in rural Maine because state government is not paying our providers fairly and on time. As Governor, I will make sure providers are paid fairly and on time, and improve coordination for families navigating multiple state programs so your family is not stuck in the middle of government failure.

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#1. Unify Maine’s birth-to-five system Families and providers should not have to navigate a maze of disconnected programs and agencies just to get the help they need. As Governor, I will unify Maine’s birth-to-five system under a single leadership with one integrated budget and one clear structure so families can get support faster, providers can spend less time on paperwork, and government can be held accountable for real results that you can see

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Families and providers should not have to navigate a maze of disconnected programs and agencies just to get the help they need. As Governor, I will unify Maine’s birth-to-five system under a single leadership with one integrated budget and one clear structure so families can get support faster, providers can spend less time on paperwork, and government can be held accountable for real results that you can see

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I believe Maine can do better. Together, we can have a government that tells the truth, spends wisely, hires well, acts urgently, and remembers that public service is a responsibility to the people, not a reward for the connected. That is how we lower costs, rebuild trust, and move Maine forward.

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I will work to restore trust in government by tackling corruption and making the state work better, faster, and smarter for Mainers - and more responsive to your voice and your needs.

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With the cost of the average Maine home in the $400,000s, too many Mainers can’t afford their monthly payments. I hear it time and time again – the cost is just too high for a family budget. As Governor, I will launch a Direct Mortgage Support program that helps families cover part of their monthly mortgage payment in exchange for a fair, capped share of future appreciation when they sell the home - giving your family more breathing room each month.

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We need 80,000 homes in Maine now, just to meet demand. And too many of our homes are rundown and need repair. This is a supply crisis that needs real solutions and answers. As Governor, I will deploy a targeted housing bond to restart Maine’s factory-built housing industry, expand the housing workforce, and repair our existing homes so more families can afford to stay and build a future.

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Projects are being delayed, and government dysfunction is making families wait too long to get into their homes. It is time to end the dysfunction because we are tired of waiting and cannot afford more delay. As Governor, I will launch a statewide audit to identify where lawful housing projects get stuck and how we can fix delays through better coordination between state and local permitting processes.

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Mainers are not just frustrated by taxes. We trust the government less and are told to pay more. My plan is to lower the pressure on families, especially with property taxes, and make government prove it is worth what it costs.

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#1: Eliminate corruption and make every tax dollar count

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#4. Make tax breaks accountable to Mainers

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#1. Reduce down payments for first-time homebuyers

Too many Mainers are priced out of buying a home. Without the ability to afford a home, young Mainers are looking elsewhere. As Governor, I will create a state-backed down payment guarantee so that qualified first-time buyers can purchase a home with far less cash up front so more young people and more families can put down roots in the towns they love.

#2. Provide direct mortgage support to make monthly payments affordable With the cost of the average Maine home in the $400,000s, too many Mainers can’t afford their monthly payments. I hear it time and time again – the cost is just too high for a family budget. As Governor, I will launch a Direct Mortgage Support program that helps families cover part of their monthly mortgage payment in exchange for a fair, capped share of future appreciation when they sell the home - giving your family more breathing room each month.

#1. Reduce down payments for first-time homebuyers Too many Mainers are priced out of buying a home. Without the ability to afford a home, young Mainers are looking elsewhere. As Governor, I will create a state-backed down payment guarantee so that qualified first-time buyers can purchase a home with far less cash up front so more young people and more families can put down roots in the towns they love.

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#2. Provide direct mortgage support to make monthly payments affordable

With the cost of the average Maine home in the $400,000s, too many Mainers can’t afford their monthly payments. I hear it time and time again – the cost is just too high for a family budget. As Governor, I will launch a Direct Mortgage Support program that helps families cover part of their monthly mortgage payment in exchange for a fair, capped share of future appreciation when they sell the home - giving your family more breathing room each month.

#3. Expand housing supply by reviving our factory-built housing industry and by repairing the homes we have We need 80,000 homes in Maine now, just to meet demand. And too many of our homes are rundown and need repair. This is a supply crisis that needs real solutions and answers. As Governor, I will deploy a targeted housing bond to restart Maine’s factory-built housing industry, expand the housing workforce, and repair our existing homes so more families can afford to stay and build a future.

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#3. Expand housing supply by reviving our factory-built housing industry and by repairing the homes we have

We need 80,000 homes in Maine now, just to meet demand. And too many of our homes are rundown and need repair. This is a supply crisis that needs real solutions and answers. As Governor, I will deploy a targeted housing bond to restart Maine’s factory-built housing industry, expand the housing workforce, and repair our existing homes so more families can afford to stay and build a future.

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#4. Approve housing projects faster through a statewide housing bottleneck audit

Projects are being delayed, and government dysfunction is making families wait too long to get into their homes. It is time to end the dysfunction because we are tired of waiting and cannot afford more delay. As Governor, I will launch a statewide audit to identify where lawful housing projects get stuck and how we can fix delays through better coordination between state and local permitting processes.

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#1: Eliminate corruption and make every tax dollar count

Before government asks you and your family for more of your hard-earned money, it should prove it is spending wisely. As Governor, I will reform the state budget process to bring more discipline, transparency, and value to how Maine spends your tax dollars. I will also create the Office of Inspector General, reporting directly to me, to investigate any allegations of corruption so your voice is not drowned out by insiders and backroom politics .

#2: Deliver meaningful property tax relief Too many Mainers are looking across our state lines for cheaper taxes. You should not be taxed out of your home. As Governor, I will expand property tax relief for Maine homeowners through stronger income-sensitive protections and an expanded homestead exemption

#2: Deliver meaningful property tax relief

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#2: Deliver meaningful property tax relief

Too many Mainers are looking across our state lines for cheaper taxes. You should not be taxed out of your home. As Governor, I will expand property tax relief for Maine homeowners through stronger income-sensitive protections and an expanded homestead exemption

#3. Coordinate state-local government functions to cut costs When Augusta pushes costs downhill, your local property tax bill goes up. As Governor, I will fully fund revenue sharing and strengthen the state-local partnership so Augusta stops pushing costs onto towns and property taxpayers.

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#3. Coordinate state-local government functions to cut costs

When Augusta pushes costs downhill, your local property tax bill goes up. As Governor, I will fully fund revenue sharing and strengthen the state-local partnership so Augusta stops pushing costs onto towns and property taxpayers.

#4. Make tax breaks accountable to Mainers If taxpayers are subsidizing something, you deserve to know what you're getting back. As Governor, I will regularly review so you can see what is working and what is not. Every program will need to earn its renewal by delivering real benefits to the people paying for it .

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#4. Make tax breaks accountable to Mainers

If taxpayers are subsidizing something, you deserve to know what you're getting back. As Governor, I will regularly review so you can see what is working and what is not. Every program will need to earn its renewal by delivering real benefits to the people paying for it .

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#1. Reduce utility profits to lower delivery costs

Mainers are paying too much for delivery costs, and the profits companies are receiving off the backs of Mainers needs to change. As Governor, I will review and lower the authorized return on equity for investor-owned utilities so you’re not overpaying

#2. Lower energy costs for manufacturers and Maine’s heritage industries Too many businesses are being priced out of Maine because of the high cost of energy. As Governor, I will pursue negotiated industrial rate contracts tied to job creation and investment so Maine employers can stay competitive without shifting costs onto families and small businesses.

#1. Reduce utility profits to lower delivery costs Mainers are paying too much for delivery costs, and the profits companies are receiving off the backs of Mainers needs to change. As Governor, I will review and lower the authorized return on equity for investor-owned utilities so you’re not overpaying

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#2. Lower energy costs for manufacturers and Maine’s heritage industries

Too many businesses are being priced out of Maine because of the high cost of energy. As Governor, I will pursue negotiated industrial rate contracts tied to job creation and investment so Maine employers can stay competitive without shifting costs onto families and small businesses.

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#3. Conserve energy and increase efficiency

Too many Maine homes are leaky and not efficient. During our winters we feel it the most. The best way to save energy costs is to not use as much in the first place. As Governor, I will scale weatherization and energy-efficiency investments statewide so we can cut waste and lower monthly bills and make your home more comfortable.

#4. Create a new Maine Generation Authority to power Maine’s future Political leaders have negotiated bad deals with our neighboring states, and we are leaving too much on the table. It’s time to take control of our energy future. As Governor, I will create a Maine Generation Authority to own and develop renewable generation and storage assets, keep more energy dollars in Maine, and return the value to ratepayers so we can build an energy system that works for Maine people, not outside interests.

#4. Create a new Maine Generation Authority to power Maine’s future

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#4. Create a new Maine Generation Authority to power Maine’s future

Political leaders have negotiated bad deals with our neighboring states, and we are leaving too much on the table. It’s time to take control of our energy future. As Governor, I will create a Maine Generation Authority to own and develop renewable generation and storage assets, keep more energy dollars in Maine, and return the value to ratepayers so we can build an energy system that works for Maine people, not outside interests.

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#1. Pay providers fairly and on time

We are losing health providers in rural Maine because state government is not paying our providers fairly and on time. As Governor, I will make sure providers are paid fairly and on time, and improve coordination for families navigating multiple state programs so your family is not stuck in the middle of government failure.

#2. Invest in a prevention first approach to lower costs Maine cannot keep paying for failure at the most expensive point of crisis. Too many people end up cycling through emergency rooms, jails, and long waitlists because they cannot get help early enough. As Governor, I will invest in a prevention-first system by funding mobile crisis teams, expanding telepsychiatry, strengthening mental health and addiction care, and growing the health care workforce so people can get treatment sooner, closer to home, and before a crisis becomes more costly for families and taxpayers in every part of Maine .

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#2. Invest in a prevention first approach to lower costs

Maine cannot keep paying for failure at the most expensive point of crisis. Too many people end up cycling through emergency rooms, jails, and long waitlists because they cannot get help early enough. As Governor, I will invest in a prevention-first system by funding mobile crisis teams, expanding telepsychiatry, strengthening mental health and addiction care, and growing the health care workforce so people can get treatment sooner, closer to home, and before a crisis becomes more costly for families and taxpayers in every part of Maine .

#3. Launch the medical debt relief program Too many Maine families are doing everything right and still getting crushed by medical debt, even when they have insurance. That debt follows people for years, making it harder to buy a home, save for the future, or simply get back on their feet. As Governor, I will launch a Medical Debt Relief Program with a one-time $2 million investment that could wipe out up to $200 million in medical debt for tens of thousands of Mainers, giving working families real breathing room and a fairershot at financial stability for themselves and their children.

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#3. Launch the medical debt relief program

Too many Maine families are doing everything right and still getting crushed by medical debt, even when they have insurance. That debt follows people for years, making it harder to buy a home, save for the future, or simply get back on their feet. As Governor, I will launch a Medical Debt Relief Program with a one-time $2 million investment that could wipe out up to $200 million in medical debt for tens of thousands of Mainers, giving working families real breathing room and a fairershot at financial stability for themselves and their children.

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#4. Commit to a path to universal care for every Mainer Political leaders have negotiated bad deals with our neighboring states, and we are leaving too much on the table. It’s time to take control of our energy future. As Governor, I will create a Maine Generation Authority to own and develop renewable generation and storage assets, keep more energy dollars in Maine, and return the value to ratepayers so we can build an energy system that works for Maine people, not outside interests.

#4. Commit to a path to universal care for every Mainer

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#1. Unify Maine’s birth-to-five system

Families and providers should not have to navigate a maze of disconnected programs and agencies just to get the help they need. As Governor, I will unify Maine’s birth-to-five system under a single leadership with one integrated budget and one clear structure so families can get support faster, providers can spend less time on paperwork, and government can be held accountable for real results that you can see

#2. Invest in early childhood educators Child care cannot become more affordable or more available if the people providing it cannot afford to stay in the profession. Early childhood educators are the workforce behind the workforce, but too many are underpaid and over burdened. As Governor, I will support permanent wage supplements, strengthen career pathways and scholarships, and treat early childhood educators like the professionals they are so Maine can recruit, retain, and grow the workforce families depend on.

#1. Unify Maine’s birth-to-five system Families and providers should not have to navigate a maze of disconnected programs and agencies just to get the help they need. As Governor, I will unify Maine’s birth-to-five system under a single leadership with one integrated budget and one clear structure so families can get support faster, providers can spend less time on paperwork, and government can be held accountable for real results that you can see

#2. Invest in early childhood educators

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#2. Invest in early childhood educators

Child care cannot become more affordable or more available if the people providing it cannot afford to stay in the profession. Early childhood educators are the workforce behind the workforce, but too many are underpaid and over burdened. As Governor, I will support permanent wage supplements, strengthen career pathways and scholarships, and treat early childhood educators like the professionals they are so Maine can recruit, retain, and grow the workforce families depend on.

#3. Make family support more accessible Too many working families are falling through the cracks because help is too limited, too rigid, or too difficult to navigate. As Governor, I will fully fund the Child Care Affordability Program, make support more accessible for all providers, and simplify the process so families can find high-quality care that fits their needs, their work schedules, and their communities. Your family should be able to find care that works in real life .

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#3. Make family support more accessible

Too many working families are falling through the cracks because help is too limited, too rigid, or too difficult to navigate. As Governor, I will fully fund the Child Care Affordability Program, make support more accessible for all providers, and simplify the process so families can find high-quality care that fits their needs, their work schedules, and their communities. Your family should be able to find care that works in real life .

#4. Expand employer-supported child care Child care is economic infrastructure, and Maine’s economy is paying the price when working parents cannot find dependable care. As Governor, I will expand employer-supported child care through public-private partnerships and refundable tax credits so more businesses can help create new child care options, expand capacity, and make care more affordable.

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#4. Expand employer-supported child care

Child care is economic infrastructure, and Maine’s economy is paying the price when working parents cannot find dependable care. As Governor, I will expand employer-supported child care through public-private partnerships and refundable tax credits so more businesses can help create new child care options, expand capacity, and make care more affordable.

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#1. Ensure every child can read, write, and do math by fourth grade

Maine’s economy starts in our classrooms. In 2024 Maine’s fourth grade reading skills fall further below other states, and three out of four students are moving past fourth grade without the skills they need. Parents do not need education jargon, they deserve to know their child can read and is being set up for success in the future. As Governor, I will make sure more students leave school ready for real life, real work, and real opportunity here in Maine. That means stronger reading and math foundations, better career pathways, and a system that connects education to the jobs and industries Maine actually needs.

#2. Keep great teachers in Maine classrooms If we want a stronger economy tomorrow, we need stronger schools today. As Governor, I will help recruit and keep great teachers by supporting paid student teaching, mentoring new educators, and building real pathways for talented people to teach and stay in Maine.

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#2. Keep great teachers in Maine classrooms

If we want a stronger economy tomorrow, we need stronger schools today. As Governor, I will help recruit and keep great teachers by supporting paid student teaching, mentoring new educators, and building real pathways for talented people to teach and stay in Maine.

#3. Connect students to real careers in Maine Too many young people graduate without a clear connection between school and a future here at home. As Governor, I will strengthen career and technical education, expand employer partnerships, and make sure more students can move from classroom to career without leaving the state they love.

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#3. Connect students to real careers in Maine

Too many young people graduate without a clear connection between school and a future here at home. As Governor, I will strengthen career and technical education, expand employer partnerships, and make sure more students can move from classroom to career without leaving the state they love.

#4. Make Maine the easy place to come back to Maine should be competing to bring back our kids, attract young families, and welcome veterans and skilled workers who want to build a life here. As Governor, I will make sure every Maine student graduates with a real plan and a real opportunity here at home, so choosing Maine for the long term isn’t a risk; it’s the obvious choice.

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#4. Make Maine the easy place to come back to

Maine should be competing to bring back our kids, attract young families, and welcome veterans and skilled workers who want to build a life here. As Governor, I will make sure every Maine student graduates with a real plan and a real opportunity here at home, so choosing Maine for the long term isn’t a risk; it’s the obvious choice.

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#1. End insider deals and demand accountability for every public dollar

Every dollar collected and spent should provide value to the people of Maine. That means more discipline, more scrutiny, more transparency, and far less tolerance for the insider culture that lets bad habits continue year after year.

I support open competition for public contracts, stronger accountability in state contracting and payments, and a budget process that is transparent and accessible to the public. Mainers should be able to see how money is being spent, whether the government is meeting its obligations, and whether public programs are actually delivering results. As Governor, I will end insider dealing and crack down on wasteful spending so you know your tax dollars are working for you. Every dollar collected from Maine people should deliver real value to the people - not protect a broken political culture. That means more discipline, more scrutiny, more transparency, and far less tolerance for the insider habits that keep failing Mainers year after year.

As Governor, I will create the Office of Inspector General in the Governor’s Office to investigate any allegations of corruption so your voice is not drowned out by insiders and backroom politics .

#2. End dark money and demand true disclosure In today’s corrupt system, too many wealthy special interests use large amounts of money – millions and millions of dollars – to influence our elections. These dark money forces pull the strings behind the scenes while the public is kept in the dark about who is really trying to buy influence.Political spending should be traceable to its original source. Right now, wealthy interests can hide behind shell corporations and vaguely named nonprofits, creating a Russian doll effect where money passes through layer after layer of organizations before anyone can identify who actually wrote the check. As Governor, I will require full disclosure of the original source of large campaign contributions, closing the loopholes that allow anonymous spending to influence Maine elections so your voice is not drowned out by money you cannot see and interests you did not choose.

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#2. End dark money and demand true disclosure

In today’s corrupt system, too many wealthy special interests use large amounts of money – millions and millions of dollars – to influence our elections. These dark money forces pull the strings behind the scenes while the public is kept in the dark about who is really trying to buy influence.Political spending should be traceable to its original source. Right now, wealthy interests can hide behind shell corporations and vaguely named nonprofits, creating a Russian doll effect where money passes through layer after layer of organizations before anyone can identify who actually wrote the check.

As Governor, I will require full disclosure of the original source of large campaign contributions, closing the loopholes that allow anonymous spending to influence Maine elections so your voice is not drowned out by money you cannot see and interests you did not choose.

#3. Make government transparent, modern, and measurable Government should not be harder to deal with than it has to be. I support modernizing technology and customer service so that Mainers can access services efficiently and securely. But modernization is not just about convenience, it is about accountability. Under my leadership, Maine will move its most used services online, create a single secure login across agencies, and give residents and businesses the ability to track permits, filings, and applications in real time. I want a government that is open about what it costs, honest about what it delivers, and willing to measure performance publicly. That includes tracking service delivery, vacancies, pay equity, morale, and other key metrics so the public can see whether government is improving or falling short. As Governor, I will appoint a Chief Digital Officer to help bring state government into the 21st century, eliminate inefficiencies, improve accountability, and make it easier for Mainers to get the services they need without unnecessary delays, paperwork, or bureaucratic runaround. I will reduce and where possible eliminate the cost of FOAA requests. You should not need an insider, a connection, or a workaround just to get a straight answer from your own government. I want a government that works for you, respects your time, and is accountable to the people it serves.

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#3. Make government transparent, modern, and measurable

Government should not be harder to deal with than it has to be. I support modernizing technology and customer service so that Mainers can access services efficiently and securely. But modernization is not just about convenience, it is about accountability.

Under my leadership, Maine will move its most used services online, create a single secure login across agencies, and give residents and businesses the ability to track permits, filings, and applications in real time. I want a government that is open about what it costs, honest about what it delivers, and willing to measure performance publicly. That includes tracking service delivery, vacancies, pay equity, morale, and other key metrics so the public can see whether government is improving or falling short.

As Governor, I will appoint a Chief Digital Officer to help bring state government into the 21st century, eliminate inefficiencies, improve accountability, and make it easier for Mainers to get the services they need without unnecessary delays, paperwork, or bureaucratic runaround. I will reduce and where possible eliminate the cost of FOAA requests. You should not need an insider, a connection, or a workaround just to get a straight answer from your own government. I want a government that works for you, respects your time, and is accountable to the people it serves.

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#1. Create one front door for Maine businesses

Business owners should not have to chase answers through a maze of disconnected agencies and programs. As Governor, I will create one clear front door for business support so entrepreneurs, manufacturers, and employers can get help faster and spend less time fighting bureaucracy.

#2. Launch a Maine Growth Fund Too many Maine businesses are ready to expand but cannot find the capital they need here at home. As Governor, I will launch a Maine Growth Fund that brings together state and private investment so growing Maine businesses can create jobs, expand operations, and stay rooted here.

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#2. Launch a Maine Growth Fund

Too many Maine businesses are ready to expand but cannot find the capital they need here at home. As Governor, I will launch a Maine Growth Fund that brings together state and private investment so growing Maine businesses can create jobs, expand operations, and stay rooted here.

#3. Turn Maine innovation into Maine jobs Maine has great researchers, smart ideas, and real entrepreneurial talent. We need to do a better job turning that into products, companies, and paychecks in our state. As Governor, I will strengthen partnerships that help innovation become job growth, not just good ideas that leave Maine .

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#3. Turn Maine innovation into Maine jobs

Maine has great researchers, smart ideas, and real entrepreneurial talent. We need to do a better job turning that into products, companies, and paychecks in our state. As Governor, I will strengthen partnerships that help innovation become job growth, not just good ideas that leave Maine .

#4. Focus on execution, not political theater Businesses need a government that works better, faster, and smarter. As Governor, I will focus on the basics that matter to employers: workforce, permitting, infrastructure, capital, and customer service. Maine does not need more speeches about growth. It needs results that businesses and workers can depend on.

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#4. Focus on execution, not political theater

Businesses need a government that works better, faster, and smarter. As Governor, I will focus on the basics that matter to employers: workforce, permitting, infrastructure, capital, and customer service. Maine does not need more speeches about growth. It needs results that businesses and workers can depend on.

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#1. Keep Maine’s waterfronts working

Maine’s working waterfronts are part of who we are and part of how this state earns a living. As Governor, I will invest in harbor infrastructure, protect working access, and help fishing communities capture more of the value they harvest.

#2. Back farmers and local food Maine should be a place where farmers can stay on the land, grow their businesses, and help feed our communities. As Governor, I will support land access, low-interest financing, farmland protection, and the food infrastructure that helps Maine agriculture grow stronger.

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#2. Back farmers and local food

Maine should be a place where farmers can stay on the land, grow their businesses, and help feed our communities. As Governor, I will support land access, low-interest financing, farmland protection, and the food infrastructure that helps Maine agriculture grow stronger.

#3. Grow the forest products industry Maine's forests are one of our greatest economic strengths, but we need to do more with them here at home. As Governor, I will support mass timber, strengthen research and product development, and connect the forest economy to housing, manufacturing, and good jobs.

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#3. Grow the forest products industry

Maine's forests are one of our greatest economic strengths, but we need to do more with them here at home. As Governor, I will support mass timber, strengthen research and product development, and connect the forest economy to housing, manufacturing, and good jobs.

#4. Support the outdoor economy Maine’s natural beauty is not just something we protect. It is part of our economic future. As Governor, I will support parks, trails, recreation infrastructure, and rural communities so more of the economic benefit of Maine’s outdoor assets stay in Maine.

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#4. Support the outdoor economy

Maine’s natural beauty is not just something we protect. It is part of our economic future. As Governor, I will support parks, trails, recreation infrastructure, and rural communities so more of the economic benefit of Maine’s outdoor assets stay in Maine.