AUGUSTA — A brief arguing that Donald Trump should remain on the ballot has been formally filed with the U.S. Supreme Court with the Maine Republican Party’s support. The brief, organized and joined by a number of state Republican parties, argues that: 1. The Colorado Supreme Court misinterpreted the Constitution 2. The Colorado Supreme Court may not independently determine the qualifications for President of the United States. The legal arguments are in support of the simple principle that the people should be able to vote to elect their president. In Maine’s Superior Court, Justice Michaela ..read more

With Maine’s Presidential Primary ballot officially set, we just launched our internal Maine GOP Presidential Survey. We have six candidates on the ballot. Go here to let us know how you intend to vote in the 2024 Maine Republican Presidential Primary. Click to visit & complete the survey. The post NEW: Maine GOP Presidential Survey appeared first on Maine GOP ..read more

AUGUSTA – Today the Maine Republican Party is officially announcing the party’s nullification of the Ranked-Choice Voting process in the upcoming Presidential Primary Election process. “Ranked-Choice Voting is widely opposed by voters in Maine, especially Republicans,” said Maine GOP Chairman Hon. Joel Stetkis. “Our party rules are clear, and we will only recognize the first round of primary election results under our delegate allocation rules.” “One person, one vote is a sacred principle to Republicans, and it should be to all Americans. That principle is what we are defending here in this pa ..read more

Following is a statement from Maine GOP Chairman Hon. Joel Stetkis: “It has been our intention to remain quiet in the aftermath of the horrific shooting in Lewiston to allow public safety officials and leaders to communicate to the public with as little message pollution as possible. Our hearts are with the people of the Lewiston region and all those affected by this senseless violence. We urge all who read this message to come together with neighbors, friends, family and community to put aside your differences to care for one another as only Mainers can do. With that said, it is clear that ma ..read more

Please fill out the survey below to tell us what you think and how you feel about the security of the southern border of the United States. Your responses will help us better advocate for securing our border. Maine GOP Border Security Survey Hidden Next Steps: Install the Survey Add-On This form requires the Gravity Forms Survey Add-On. Important: Delete this tip before you publish the form. 1. Knowing that more than 8 million people have crossed our southern border without proper documentation since he took office, do you feel President Joe Biden and his administration have done an adequa ..read more

The Androscoggin County Republican Committee has announced a Candidate Campaign Strategy Training will be held on October 14th in Auburn. The training is open to all local and state Republican candidates as well as their managers and staff. For full details, click here. To register, please call Paul at 207-754-8572 by 10/10/2023. Class Size is limited. The post Election Campaign Training For Candidates Announced by Andro GOP appeared first on Maine GOP ..read more

My name is Reagan Paul. It’s my honor to represent the wonderful Winterport area in the Maine House of Representatives. I’m writing today to confirm something you probably already know: According to newly leaked text messages from senior party leaders, the Democrats in Augusta probably do not like you. That’s right: if you’re an “older white guy,” your viewpoint is dismissed. And if you’re a woman who disagrees with the horrifying, unpopular new late-term abortion bill, your concerns are “fake tears.” Just take a look at this Bangor Daily News story about senior Democrats showing their true co ..read more

Everyone – making sure you saw the huge news last night. Past Democrat special election wins have been thoroughly covered, so we want to make sure you have the opportunity to do the same. Maine Republican Abden Simmons has won the special election for Maine House District 45. HD 45 is a true swing district: Republicans have a small advantage in voter registration, and the district has been represented by Democrats and left-leaning Independent recently. Please see the following quote from Maine Republican Party Chairman Joel Stetkis: “Congratulations to longtime Maine fisherman Abden Simmons on ..read more

Recent news poll indicates more than 80% of Mainers support common-sense proposals AUGUSTA – The Maine Republican Party is today urging support of proposals to require voters to show identification before voting in Maine’s elections. “This is exactly the type of common-sense proposal Maine people expect from their legislators, and a Voter ID law should be passed in this session,” said Maine Republican Party Chair Hon. Joel Stetkis. Maine is one of only 15 states that does not require or request voters to provide a photo ID before receiving their ballot at the polls. “Maine’s local election ..read more

Janet Mills said Friday that she’s not going to follow California-style electric vehicle mandates. She said: “Make electric vehicles available, rebates available — but not a mandate.” That’s false — she’s already pursuing a California-based mandate, which will hurt Maine consumers. As Maine Public said, “The Maine Department of Environmental Protection has proposed adopting another California regulation, known as the California Advanced Clean Trucks Rule, that would require commercial truck and van manufacturers to sell an increasing number of EVs in the state beginning with 2025 models ..read more