State Senator Jim Libby Launches Bid for Governor of Maine

Sen. James Libby enters race to be governor of Maine

STANDISH, Maine (WGME) — Republican state lawmaker Sen. James Libby announced his bid to run for governor of Maine in 2026. He made the announcement Thursday at Standish Town Hall. Libby began his career in politics in the Legislature in 1992. He made an unsuccessful run for governor in 2002. Libby said he is looking to reform General Assistance and MaineCare, strengthen government oversight, raise minimum standards for high school graduation an…

2 Republicans jump into 2026 Maine governor’s race

State Sen. James Libby of Standish and David Jones, a Falmouth real estate broker, announced this week that they're seeking the Republican nomination for the 2026 gubernatorial election.

State Senator Jim Libby launches bid for governor of Maine

Libby is outlining his goals when it comes to economic policy, energy, education and more

Republican state senator enters race for governor

The Blaine House, residence of Maine's governor, in Augusta. Sept. 5, 2023. (Photo by Jim Neuger/ Maine Morning Star)State Sen. James Libby is running in the 2026 gubernatorial race.  Libby, who represents parts of Cumberland, Oxford and York counties, is one of five Republican candidates contending for the Blaine House, according to filings with the Maine Ethics Commission.  The race is already starting to get crowded, with the Democratic ticke…

State Sen. Jim Libby announces 2026 run for Maine governor

Libby has served four terms in the Maine Senate and two terms in the House of Representatives. He previously ran for governor in 2002.