Host Chuck Ellis talks with William Austin, volunteer Campaign Manager for Robert Wessels' Republican bid for Maine Governor in 2026. Austin, a Midwest transplant and full-time volunteer, explains why he believes Wessels—a genuine outsider focused on spending cuts, parental rights, and education reform—is uniquely positioned to flip the state red through humble, collaborative campaigning.Discussion covers:- Ground-game lessons from supporting Janet Beaudoin's close special election loss in Lewiston HD-94 (narrowed margins via volunteer doors/calls/texts, but lost on absentee ballots)- GOP GOTV essentials: Data targeting, multi-channel contact (doors/texts/calls), absentee ballot chasing/tracking, voter education, and learning from Democrat tactics without adopting their policies- 2026 insights: UNH poll shows Wessels at 4% (strong no-ads performance), high undecided voters, low name recognition, and how ranked-choice voting could favor team-builders like Wessels- Call for Republican unity: Cross-support local/state races, full endorsement of primary winner, all hands on deck to win House/Senate/governor in NovemberA must-listen for Maine voters, activists, and candidates focused on practical turnout strategies and turning the state competitive. Subscribe to Muddy Waters for more on-the-ground Maine politics.Visit voterobertwessels.com for campaign details. #MaineGovernor2026 #RobertWessels #GOTV #MainePolitics #RepublicanPrimary