JD Vance to Speak Soon at Brewer Defense Manufacturer
The White House did not say what he will discuss as Maine voters prepare for November races.
- Vice President JD Vance is scheduled to speak at Compotech in Brewer on Monday, starting around 11 a.m., marking his second Maine appearance this year.
- Five-Term Republican Sen. Susan Collins will not attend, with campaign spokesperson Shawn Roderick confirming she has a "great working relationship" with Vance but a "personal schedule" that conflicts.
- Maine Republicans are navigating conflicting strategies over alignment with Vance ahead of 2026 midterms, while GOP gubernatorial nominee Bobby Charles is also skipping the event.
- Vance previously visited Maine in May, delivering remarks on Medicaid fraud and rallying at Bangor International Airport while declining to endorse in the gubernatorial primary.
- His visit occurs during a high-stakes election season where voters will decide the next governor and two House races, with Collins facing Maine Senate President Troy Jackson in a competitive Senate contest.
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The Bangor Daily News reports: U.S. Sen. Susan Collins will not attend Vice President JD Vance’s visit to Brewer on Monday, according to her campaign. The Republican told reporters at a weekend parade that she would not atten Campaign spokesperson Shawn Roderick confirmed Monday that Collins will not be there, saying she has a “great working relationship” with Vance but has a “personal schedule” that will keep her away. Collins’ absence comes as…
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