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Jonathan Bush, cousin of former President George W. Bush, is signaling a possible run for Maine governor, blasting what he calls the state’s “learned helplessness” and outlining a policy vision to revive the “Maine Dream.”
Bush’s message, published through his nonprofit, Maine for Keeps, offers a preview of how he could frame his pitch to voters.
The Bangor Daily News reported that former President Bush and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush recently attended a small fundraiser for Jonathan in Kennebunkport.
Newsweek also reported he has already launched an exploratory committee for governor in addition to launching Maine for Keeps to promote his ideas. These moves may position him as the face of a potential Bush family revival in politics after George P. Bush’s defeat in Texas in 2022 was seen as a setback for the dynasty.
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Jonathan Bush, cousin of former President George W. Bush, pictured here, may be eyeing the Maine governor’s seat and continuing the Bush family political dynasty. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
As of this reporting, however, Bush does not yet appear among the 18 gubernatorial candidates officially registered with Maine’s Ethics Commission.
Democratic Gov. Janet Mills is term limited, leaving an open 2026 gubernatorial seat in a state that leans left but prides itself on its independent streak. Mills was re-elected in 2022 by double digits over former Republican Gov. Paul LePage, showing Democratic strength in the Pine Tree State. The Cook Political Report and Sabato’s Crystal Ball currently rate the race as “Likely Democratic.”
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In his Maine for Keeps blueprint, Bush roots his vision in family ties and a sense of place.
“Maine is the best place on earth to live and raise a family! My family has been in…
