CivorenWhat is Derek Levasseur running for?
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- Governor of Maine
Derek Levasseur is a father, author, tradesman, and small-business owner who ran as an independent for Governor of Maine in 2026. A lifelong Mainer, he previously served as a reserve police officer for the town of Clinton and challenged U.S. Sen. Susan Collins as a Republican in 2019 before exiting the 2020 Senate race. He is the author of the memoir 'Derecho: Scars on the Soul,' about overcoming adversity and finding strength through faith. He filed for governor in November 2025 with a Benton, Maine address, campaigning on lowering the cost of living, eliminating property taxes on primary homes, DHHS reform, and government transparency.
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