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Rick Bennett

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Rick Bennett is a Maine state senator representing District 18 and a former president of the Maine Senate. He also chaired the Maine Republican Party. He is running for governor as an independent in 2026. His current Senate committee assignments include Housing and Economic Development and Senate Rules. His district includes communities in Oxford, Androscoggin and Cumberland counties.

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What we have documented

We have documented 1 statement by Rick Bennett, in 1 case. Each statement below gives the quotation, its original source and a link to the full case.

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Statements by Rick Bennett

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Rick Bennett

Role at the time: Maine gubernatorial candidate

Condemned

Statement summary

Bennett said Flock cameras are not useful for law enforcement and told WGME he would support a statewide ban.

“I don't think that they're a useful law enforcement tool, and I think they may violate civil rights.”
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Why we used this label

WGME directly reports his support for a statewide ban and quotes his objection to the cameras.

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