The monthly meeting of Lincoln County Republicans will be held Wednesday, May 27, at the Damariscotta American Legion, 527 Main St. Damariscotta. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the speakers begin at 6 p.m. This month’s guest speakers are Garrett Mason, Jonathan Bush and Robert Wessels, candidates running for governor.

Garrett Mason is a lifelong Mainer, experienced public leader, and award-winning crisis management expert who believes Maine needs decisive, competent leadership at a moment of real urgency. In 2010, at just 25 years old, Garrett ran for the Maine State Senate and defeated an 18-year incumbent by 11% of the vote. He served eight years representing Androscoggin and Kennebec counties and was twice elected by his Republican colleagues to serve as senate majority leader, becoming the youngest majority leader in Maine history at age 29.

Jonathan Bush is a veteran, entrepreneur, father of seven, and a fanatic Maine optimist. His family built their first house in Maine in the late 1800s, and his wife Fay’s family has been in Maine for seven generations. Maine has shaped Jonathan – from the legendary Maine work ethic to our nowhere-else-on-earth community-based culture. His fight to restore the promise of the American Dream in Maine is personal. Maine’s young people shouldn’t have to leave the state to prosper, and Jonathan’s campaign is centered on making sure they don’t. He started athenahealth in his basement and grew it to a 17 billion dollar enterprise that now provides the technology for 1 in 5 of every doctor visits in America.

Robert Wessels is a Maine native and a businessman with a strong background in retail management. He has been involved in community service, serving on the town of Paris’ select board and has a strong business background with over two decades in the retail industry. Wessels is focused on addressing the needs of everyday Mainers, particularly in areas like housing, affordability, and property taxes. He aims to create efficiencies in government operations and make Maine more business friendly. He is also known for his commitment to family and community, having raised three children and prioritizing family time.

Attendees are encouraged to bring nonperishable food items that will be donated to the local food pantry.

A business meeting will follow at 7 p.m. This event is open to registered Republicans.

For more information, email lcrcmaine@gmail.com or check online at www.lincolncountyrepublicans.org.