Robert Wessels

- FOR GOVERNOR -

KEY ISSUES

Putting People First, Not Politics

Maine’s government is heading down a dangerous path—one marked by growing overreach and shrinking freedoms. From heavy-handed COVID lockdowns to the removal of religious and philosophical vaccine exemptions, chipping away at our 2nd amendment rights and even efforts to mandate what type of vehicle you drive! It’s clear that too many in Augusta have forgotten who they work for.

This is not the government our founders envisioned—and it’s not the future Mainers want. While trust of our government is near an all-time low, it is time for a non-career politician to turn things around.

My approach is simple: shrink government, restore freedom, and bring back common sense. The government should serve the people—not the other way around. It’s time we had leadership that makes decisions based on what's best for the people of Maine, not political trends or outside pressure.

While I can’t address every issue here, this page includes my stance on the concerns I hear most as I continue to travel the state and speak directly with the people of Maine. If there's something specific you'd like to ask me about, I invite you to reach out. I value every conversation and look forward to hearing from you.

Running for Governor is like going through 700,000+ interviews in order to get the job.

Together, let’s return to a government that puts Maine’s working people first!

Enough is Enough: Cutting Taxes, Controlling Spending, and Respecting Your Paycheck

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.

Government Overreach on Wheels: Why Forcing EVs on Mainers Is the Wrong Road to Take

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.

Why School Choice Makes Sense—And Builds Better Schools

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.

Power to the People: Fixing Maine’s Energy Crisis

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."

After Lewiston: Standing Strong, Standing Together

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

Standing for Truth, Protecting Our Children: My view on Transgenderism

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.

Fixing What Matters Most: Education That Works for Maine

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.