An incumbent state legislator is facing a challenge in Maine House District 112, which includes parts of Portland and Falmouth.

Democratic Rep. W. Edward Crockett is running to keep his seat. Republican Tammy Ryan is running to unseat him.

Here’s a look at the candidates’ priorities and their positions on some key issues.

W. EDWARD CROCKETT

Q: What are your three top priorities and why?

• Continue to invest in our children’s future by supporting public education.

• Create more employment opportunities to train and keep our young people in Maine.

• Address homelessness and the urgent need for affordable housing.

Q: What are your biggest concerns about the economy right now and what should the Legislature do to address them?

Edward Crockett

The high costs of necessities like gas, oil, electricity, groceries, etc. are, as usual, the biggest concerns.  The Legislature will continue to monitor and hold those in control of these levers accountable.

Q: Do you support changing Maine’s abortion law to make it more or less restrictive and how?

I support Maine’s current abortion law.

Q: Do you believe President Biden won the 2020 election fairly?

Yes.

AT A GLANCE

City: Portland

Party: Democrat

Occupation: President of Capt’n Eli’s Soda

Education: Boston College (MBA), University of Maine (B.A.), Portland High School

Civic/Political Experience: Maine House of Representatives (currently)

Website

TAMMY RYAN

Q: What are your three top priorities and why?

• Economy/Inflation.

• Public safety – addressing the crime, homelessness and illicit drug use making our streets less safe.

• Protecting parental rights and individual freedoms.

Q: What are your biggest concerns about the economy right now and what should the Legislature do to address them?

Tammy Ryan

As state representative, I would work to lower taxes, reduce high energy costs, stop wasteful spending in Augusta and look for ways to ease the burden on Maine property owners and taxpayers to make Maine affordable for working families. For our small businesses, the backbone of our economy, I would be committed to eliminating unnecessary regulations in order to make it easier to do business in Maine and grow our economy.

Q: Do you support changing Maine’s abortion law to make it more or less restrictive and how?

I support the current Maine law on abortion.

Q: Do you believe President Biden won the 2020 election fairly?

The candidate did not respond.

AT A GLANCE

City: Portland

Party: Republican

Occupation: Businesswoman, mother

Education: Maine university college graduate

Civic/Political Experience: none provided

Social Media/Website: none provided

– Claire Law