Ed Crockett, a state representative from Portland, announced on Wednesday that he will run as an independent for governor in 2026.

Crockett, who has run in past state elections as a Democrat but is now listed as unenrolled , has served in the Maine Legislature since 2018 and currently represents House District 112, which includes parts of Portland and Falmouth .

He will be competing to replace Democratic Gov. Janet Mills, who has reached her term limit and is considering a U.S. Senate run against long-serving Republican Sen. Susan Collins.

“Maine needs a chief executive who has the courage and strength to put people first; not political parties,” Crockett said in an announcement. “The major parties, here and across the country, have become consumed with division and gridlock. The

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