Democrat W. Edward Crockett has lived in the legislative district, which represents parts of Portland and Falmouth, for 28 years.
Randy Billings
Staff Writer
Randy Billings is a government watchdog and political reporter who has been the State House bureau chief since 2021. He was named the Maine Press Association’s Journalist of the Year in 2020. He joined the Press Herald in 2012 as the Portland City Hall reporter, where his beat touched on a wide range of topics, including municipal government, immigration, homelessness, housing and social services. Prior to that, he worked at various weeklies as well as business and arts publications. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Maine, Orono. He lives in North Yarmouth with his wife and two children and enjoys the outdoors and playing his upright bass.
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House District 42: Portland Republican running for seat in Democratic stronghold ‘because someone needs to’
In a rematch of 2016, Susan Abercrombie hopes to replace Benjamin Collings in the seat representing East Deering and some Back Cove neighborhoods.
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Portland councilors to hold public hearing on ideas to tighten rules for short-term rentals
The city is considering a host of proposed changes designed to restrict the number of Airbnb-style rentals, which have gained popularity through home-sharing websites.
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House District 39: Opponent mounts no campaign against Michael Sylvester
Republican Peter Doyle’s name will appear on the ballot but he has not raised or spent money to challenge the incumbent.
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Heather Sanborn unopposed in Maine Senate race
She just finished her first term in the House, representing District 28.
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Portland incumbent runs unopposed for 4th term in House
The District 41 seat is held by Erik Jorgensen.
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Incumbent has no opposition in House District 40
Rachel Talbot Ross just finished her first term.
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House District 36: Former Portland mayor seeks return to Legislature as foe keeps low profile
Michael Brennan lays out an ambitious and detailed legislative agenda, and challenger Samuel Ledue says he’s been too busy to campaign.
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Incumbent running unopposed in House District 38
Rep. Matt Moonen, D-Portland, just completed his second term.
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Crystal Canney looks to unseat Benjamin Chipman for state Senate seat
District 27 covers part of Portland and the Casco Bay islands.