The Maine Republican Party on Saturday elected York County GOP Chairman Jim Deyermond to serve as the chairman of the part’s state committee, replacing Joel Stetkis, a former Republican state lawmaker from Canaan.

“I’m excited to get rolling and get to work — the next elections are right around the corner and Maine badly needs conservative values to fix the direction of the state,” Deyermond said.

“I look forward to getting our message out and bringing Republicans, Independents, and people of all political stripes together to win. I appreciate this opportunity to represent all Maine Republicans,” said Deyermond.

Deyermond, a 37-year veteran of the Massachusetts State Police, moved to Sanford after retiring from the force. Since that time, he’s been active in Sanford Republican politics and the York County GOP committee.

Stetkis assumed the leadership role within the party following the 2022 election and widespread discontent with the Republican Party’s performance in that cycle.

In the first round of voting on Saturday, Stetkis won 38 votes to Deyermond’s 35; however, the 3rd and 4th place candidates dropped out to endorse Deyermond, giving him a second-round victory.

Scott Rocknak, a 2024 candidate for Maine State Senate District 12, was elected to serve as Vice Chairman of the Party.