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Since 2020, Maine’s state budget has ballooned from $7.4 billion to $10.5 billion—a jaw-dropping 40% increase in just four years. At the same time, national reports have ranked Maine as one of the top three most heavily taxed states in the country. This isn’t happening by accident. It’s the result of choices made by leaders in Augusta—and it can be reversed if we elect leaders willing to make different ones.

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection recently considered what they called a “minor policy change” that would have had a major impact: requiring new car dealerships to only purchase electric vehicles (EVs) from manufacturers.

Robert Wessels supports School Choice to give Maine parents more control over where and how their children are educated—through real options, not one-size-fits-all mandates. He advocates for solutions like education tax credits that empower families without limiting school freedom.

We see it on our monthly bills, at the gas station, and built into the price of almost everything we buy. Mainers are paying nearly 46% more than the national average for electricity—and when I talk with folks around the state, I hear the same thing over and over again: "Something has to give."

the wake of tragedies like this, some immediately call for sweeping gun bans. But we must resist knee-jerk reactions that target law-abiding citizens rather than the systemic failures that allowed such a tragedy to happen in the first place

Whether you identify as male or female, whether you’re questioning your identity or living as someone else—you are a human being, created by God, and worthy of dignity and love. That belief is central to how I treat every person I meet.

Right now, less than 50% of Maine students are proficient in core subjects like math, science, and reading. That’s not just a statistic—it’s a red flag. And instead of acknowledging the problem, the current administration is spending money trying to cover it up. In 2024 alone, Governor Janet Mills paid $60,000 of taxpayer dollars for three articles to paint a rosy picture of our schools. That’s not leadership. That’s spin.

In his latest video, Robert Wessels breaks down the state of Maine’s bloated budget and explains why it’s time for a serious reset. With government spending up over 40% since 2020, and families across the state feeling the squeeze, Robert lays out why we need to ditch reckless increases and return to fiscal responsibility and common sense. It’s not about cutting just to cut—it’s about prioritizing what matters, eliminating waste, and making sure your tax dollars are being

Robert Wessels is officially running for Governor of Maine! Learn why he filed in person and what this campaign means for the future of...