Libby for Governor Campaign 2026 Announces Maine Policy Leadership Chairs

Jim Libby for Governor Press Release

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STANDISH, ME, June 5, 2025 – State Senator Jim Libby’s gubernatorial campaign today announced the Libby 2026 Maine Honorary Policy Chairs.

These statewide leaders will serve as advisors and work to advance Jim Libby’s plans for

making Maine a better place to work and live as the state’s next governor.

“I am thrilled to have board-level policy assistance from these incredible office-holders from

all over Maine. Combined, they have decades of experience in both the private sector and in

government,” said Senator Libby. The expertise they bring is enormous - labor, human services, natural resources, entrepreneurship, innovation, energy, budget, tax policy, Maine’s

land and forests - this is one powerful lineup of accomplished Maine leaders.”

The Republican candidate's honorary chairs include Rep. Kim Pomerleau, of Standish, who

credited Libby’s consensus-based approach to problem solving and extensive business

background as two of the primary reasons she is supporting him in his bid to become Maine's next governor.

“We need a new direction in Maine government," Pomerleau said. "Jim brings manufacturing

experience at the former GTE-Sylvania plant in Standish to go along with his long career as a college academic dean and economics professor. His expertise in the education landscape

and his understanding of economic development is exactly what Maine needs at this time."

Other honorary chairs include Rep. Mark Blier, of Buxton; Rep. Tom Lavigne, of Berwick; Rep.

Nathan Wadsworth, of Hiram; Sen. Dick Bradstreet, of Vassalboro; Sen. Marianne Moore, of

Calais and Sen. Joe Martin, of Rumford who said Libby understands that economic development must be a top priority for the state.

“Libby will seek to break down barriers to bring economic development back to Maine," said

Martin. "His record demonstrates that he won’t be afraid to seek investment. He knows that

we must reconfigure our energy sector to help establish and grow business in Maine, and he

knows how to do it.”

About the Honorary Policy Chairs

Senator Dick Bradstreet

A native of Vassalboro, Sen. Dick Bradstreet was the owner and president of Bradstreet

Homes from 1973 to 2015. He is a graduate of Dartmouth College, and has served Maine in

both the House and Senate. Bradstreet and his wife, JoAnne, have three children. His

daughter, Amy Arata, is also a member of the Maine House of Representatives

Senator Marianne Moore

Sen. Marianne Moore was elected to the Maine Senate in 2018. She is the former mayor of

Calais, where she also served on the city council. Sen. Moore has owned a fitness center and worked in her community as a Washington County Cancer Patient Navigator.

Senator Joe Martin

Sen. Joe Martin had a decades-long career as a miner in the international mineral extraction

industry. From the North American continent to the more remote African regions of Zaire,

Sierra Leonne, Zimbabwe and Madagascar, he spent much of his time abroad in search of rare earth minerals and gemstones. Sen. Martin served in executive management of several

publicly traded companies and owned one of Rumford’s oldest restaurants, Hotel Rumford.

Representative Mark Blier

Rep. Mark Blier has served two terms on the powerful Appropriations Committee while in the

Maine House. He is a selectman for the town of Buxton, and has spent much of his career in

the private sector as a real estate agent.

Representative Kimberly Pomerleau

Rep. Kim Pomerleau is the owner of Roadway Utilities Transfer MFG in Standish, Maine,

where she lives with her husband Phil. She is the former owner of Maine-ly Heating Oil in

Standish, and has served as chair of the Standish town council.

Representative Thomas Lavigne

Rep. Tom Lavigne has been a long-time commercial real estate broker. He currently serves

Berwick and North Berwick in his second term in the Maine Legislature as a member of the

Joint Standing Committee on Taxation. He has a strong record of advocacy for senior issues.

Representative Nate Wadsworth

Rep. Nate Wadsworth is the owner of Wadsworth Woodlands Inc., a well-known

multigenerational company which has provided consulting forestry services to southern

Maine forestland owners for decades. He holds a bachelor of science degree in economics and agricultural business. Nate and his wife April live in Hiram with their two children, Lillian and William.

Senator Jim Libby is running for Governor in 2026. To make a $100 seed contribution, send

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