Garrett Mason Announces Bid for Maine Governor

Maine governor's race draws another GOP candidate

(The Center Square) — Former Republican Senate Majority Leader Garrett Mason has jumped into the race for Maine governor, joining a crowded field of candidates vying to replace outgoing Democratic

Former Senate Majority Leader Mason announces 2026 gubernatorial run • Maine Morning Star

Garrett Mason, who served as Maine Senate Majority Leader from 2014-2018, announced his second bid for governor on Jan. 7, 2026. (Photo via Garrett Mason official Maine Senate Facebook page)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 i…

Former Senate majority leader Garrett Mason enters Maine governor’s race

Mason, a Republican, joins a crowded field of nearly two dozen candidates vying to replace Democratic Gov. Janet Mills.

Garrett Mason announces bid for Maine governor

The former Republican leader of the Maine Senate is throwing his hat into a crowded field for the Blaine House.

Garrett Mason announces run for Maine governor

In announcing his candidacy, Mason cited challenges facing the state, including rising costs, public safety concerns, workforce shortages, and housing pressures.

Garrett Mason runs for Maine governor with the help of a top JD Vance ally

The Bangor Daily News was the first to report this story. What you’re reading here would likely not be made public without the efforts of professional journalists asking questions, interviewing sources and obtaining documents.  AUGUSTA, Maine — Lobbyist and former Maine Senate Majority Leader Garrett Mason will run for the Republican gubernatorial nomination in 2026, adding a well-connected candidate with roots in the party’s evangelical wing t…