PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • August 6, 2025
John Glowa Sr., a former state worker and environmental advocate from South China, announced an independent run for governor Wednesday, adding his name to an already sizable slate of candidates for 2026. Glowa, 71, worked for the state for nearly 30 years before retiring in 2016. He worked primarily in the Maine Department of Environmental Protection on enforcement of water quality laws. “I will be the peoples’ governor,” Glowa said. “The people have the power if they choose to use it. Maine’s government has failed us, and the two major parties aren’t solving our problems.” Glowa has not previously held elected office.