Sen. Collins, former Gov. LePage speak at Maine Republican State Convention

Maine Republican State Convention begins at Augusta Civic Center

It’s a big weekend for Maine Republicans.

Sen. Collins, former Gov. LePage speak at Maine Republican State Convention

Other Republican candidates pitched their candidacy to delegates, too.

Susan Collins jabs Democratic rivals and boosts Paul LePage at GOP gathering

PoliticsOur political journalists are based in the Maine State House and have deep source networks across the partisan spectrum in communities all over the state. Their coverage aims to cut through major debates and probe how officials make decisions. Read more Politics coverage here. AUGUSTA, Maine — U.S. Sen. Susan Collins saved sharpest remarks for Democratic primary frontrunner Graham Platner and unified with former Gov. Paul LePage on the f…

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The former governor, who is running for the 2nd Congressional District seat, and U.S. Sen. Susan Collins were among the speakers at the 2026 Maine Republican State Convention on Friday.

Susan Collins, Paul LePage rally Maine Republicans at state convention

Sen. Susan Collins and Paul LePage make their case to Maine voters amid a critical election season.

Maine Republican convention kicks off in Augusta

For party loyalists like Craig Caffrey of Sagadahoc County, the convention is a chance to reconnect with others who share the same goals for Maine.