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Deb Plowman of Hampden is a former assistant majority leader in the Maine Senate.
Maine voters elected me to the Maine state Senate because they trusted me to fight for conservative values and deliver real results for families across our state. I never took that trust for granted. Whether it was working to cut taxes, improve education, or protect the principles that make Maine strong, I showed up every day focused on what mattered most: putting Maine families first.
That’s why I am proud to endorse Garrett Mason for governor.
I had the privilege of serving alongside Garrett in the Maine Senate. I saw firsthand his dedication, his work ethic, and his ability to get conservative policy passed even in challenging political environments. Garrett wasn’t there for the title or the spotlight. He was there to advance the values we share: limited government, fiscal responsibility, strong families, and opportunity for every Mainer.
He was an effective and engaged leader. Over 40 sitting and former state representatives and senators have endorsed Garrett in this race. People who saw him working every day for a better Maine. People from all over Maine whose voters trusted them to go and represent them. We have no hesitancy regarding his qualifications, drive and integrity.
In a crowded Republican primary, voters deserve clarity, not question marks. I believe Garrett Mason is the only tested and vetted conservative in this race with a proven record of delivering results.
Garrett brings experience you can trust. He was elected to the Senate at a young age, rose to become Senate majority leader, and helped pass meaningful conservative reforms, including tax relief and education choice initiatives that expanded opportunities for Maine students and families.
I know what it takes to navigate the State House and build coalitions to move policy forward. Garrett has done it successfully. He has the legislative scars, the policy knowledge, and the leadership skills to hit the ground running as our governor. Maine cannot afford on-the-job training or unproven leadership at a time when families are struggling with high taxes, rising energy costs, and a state government that too often forgets who it serves.
Garrett understands the challenges facing working Maine families because he has lived them and fought for solutions alongside colleagues like me. I believe he has the character, the conviction, and the conservative record to lead our state without hesitation or apology. He will prioritize affordability, protect our rural way of life, strengthen public safety, and ensure that government works for the people — not the other way around.
I endorsed Garrett Mason because I trust him — just as Maine voters once trusted me — to deliver results rooted in our shared conservative values. He is ready to lead on Day One, and he will never waver in his commitment to making Maine a better place for our children and grandchildren.
Maine families deserve a governor who has been battle-tested in the arena of conservative ideas and proven he can win. I believe that leader is Garrett Mason.
This June, unenrolled and party enrolled voters alike will be voting in the primary election, choosing who they would like to see on the ballot in November. I urge my fellow Mainers to join me in supporting Garrett Mason on June 9.
