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Richard Bennett

Independent

Business executive

Bennett is running for Governor of Maine as an Independent. A business executive with degrees from Harvard and University of Southern Maine, he previously chaired the Maine Republican Party.

From the candidate’s published profile

Background

Richard Bennett lives in Oxford, Maine. Bennett earned a B.A. from Harvard University in 1986 and an M.B.A. from the University of Southern Maine in 2000. His career experience includes working as the CEO and chairman of GMI Ratings, co-chairman of the board of directors of Quoddy Inc., and the president and CEO of ValueEdge Advisors.[2][3][4] Bennett was first elected to serve as the chair of the Republican Party of Maine in 2013, and he was re-elected to a two-year term in 2015.

Graduate:
University of Southern Maine, 2000
Bachelor's:
Harvard University, 1986

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On the 2026 ballot

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Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of September 30, 2026.

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Richard Bennett — Governor of Maine candidate, 2026 | True Vote