Republican businessman Ben Midgley of Kennebunkport announced his run for Governor Tuesday, vowing to create opportunities for working Mainers, lower electricity costs, and restore parental rights in education if elected.

Midgley calls himself an outsider in the world of politics, a family man and business leader who led Planet Fitness for 30 years, before founding Crunch Franchising, named the top fitness franchise by Entrepreneur magazine last year.

Midgley said he can create jobs, attract investment and make owning a home possible for more Mainers.

"I've experienced the American dream and I'm grateful for that," Midgley said. "But my biggest concern is that that opportunity is slipping away from far too many Mainers. Mainers are some of the hardest working people on Earth, literally.

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