缅因州前参议员里克·贝内特作为独立候选人竞选,在2026年州长竞选中获得了两党的吸引力和强大的筹款. Former Maine Sen. Rick Bennett, running as an independent, gains traction in 2026 gubernatorial race with bipartisan appeal and strong fundraising.

在2026年缅因州州长竞选中,前共和党参议员里克·贝内特 (Rick Bennett) 作为独立候选人竞选,他倡导在住房,经济增长和两党合作方面采取务实解决方案. In Maine’s 2026 gubernatorial race, former Republican Sen. Rick Bennett, who left the party in 2025, is running as an independent, promoting pragmatic solutions on housing, economic growth, and bipartisan cooperation. 他筹集的资金比一些政党支持的候选人多,并得到了民主党和独立党的支持,包括Lydia Crafts。 He has raised more funds than some party-backed candidates and drawn support from Democrats and independents, including Rep. Lydia Crafts. 以缅因州选举安格斯金等独立总督的历史为后盾, Bennett的竞选活动反映出选民对无党派领导的兴趣日益浓厚。 Bennett’s campaign reflects growing voter interest in nonpartisan leadership, backed by Maine’s history of electing independent governors like Angus King. 尽管在两极化的时代存在挑战,但他说,他以问题为重点的做法正在引起共鸣,特别是年轻选民和独立人士寻求将结果放在意识形态之上的领导人。 Despite challenges in a polarized era, he says his issue-focused approach is resonating, especially with younger voters and independents seeking leaders who prioritize results over ideology.