Rick Bennett (Maine politician)
Rick Bennett | |
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| Member of the Maine Senate | |
| Assumed office December 2, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | James Hamper |
| Constituency | 19th district (2020–2022) 18th district (2022–present) |
| In office December 4, 1996 – December 1, 2004 | |
| Preceded by | Dana Hanley |
| Succeeded by | Kenneth Gagnon |
| Constituency | 25th district |
| Chair of the Maine Republican Party | |
| In office July 20, 2013 – January 29, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Cebra |
| Succeeded by | Demi Kouzounas |
| President of the Maine Senate | |
| In office December 6, 2001 – December 4, 2002 | |
| Preceded by | Mike Michaud |
| Succeeded by | Beverly Daggett |
| Member of the Maine House of Representatives from the 50th district | |
| In office December 5, 1990 – December 7, 1994 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Walker |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Davidson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 24, 1963 Portland, Maine, U.S. |
| Party | Republican (before 2025) Independent (2025–present) |
| Spouse | Karen Bennett |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Harvard University (BA) University of Southern Maine (MBA) |
| Website | Campaign website |
Richard A. Bennett (born May 24, 1963) is an American businessman and politician from the state of Maine. Initially elected as a Republican, he currently serves in the Maine Senate as an independent. He is currently running for Governor of Maine in the 2026 election. Bennett previously served as President of the Maine Senate from 2001–2002.
Bennett was the Republican nominee for Maine's 2nd congressional district in 1994, losing to Democrat John Baldacci, and was a candidate in the 2012 U.S. Senate election, losing the Republican primary to Charlie Summers. He has served in the Maine Senate since 2020.