AUBURN, Maine (WMTW) - Republican Maine State Representative Laurel Libby (R-Auburn) has announced that she won’t seek reelection in 2026 and will instead work to “mobilize grassroots Mainers” to support conservative policies and candidates through a network of new organizations.

“Maine needs a long-term, durable campaign infrastructure that grows our conservative grassroots movement and sets Republicans up for success in 2026 and beyond,” wrote Libby in a press release Monday morning. “Lead Maine and its affiliated organizations are committed to building exactly that by educating and mobilizing citizens to drive meaningful societal and electoral change at both the state and national levels.”

The announcement ends speculation that Libby might launch a campaign for higher office. In Septe

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