Six of the eight Democrats in the race attend a candidates forum in Augusta, where they also agreed that their party must occupy Blaine House after eight years under Republican Gov. Paul LePage.

Asked about their positions, all of the 2018 contenders who responded oppose the measure, citing better ways to help the state’s economy and concerns about the campaign’s backers.

The Republican from Newport has been a staunch ally of Gov. Paul LePage.

An outspoken progressive, she is the 8th Democrat to declare her candidacy for the 2018 race.

He becomes the 6th Democrat to enter the 2018 race.

The Democrat from North Berwick, known for clashing with Gov. LePage while working well with other Republicans, declares his candidacy just days after Attorney General Janet Mills joins the fray.

Mills, a Democrat, has been a frequent foil of Republican Gov. Paul LePage.

The Republican takes a jab at Sen. Collins, a potential rival in 2018, and touts welfare changes she made at DHHS. Critics say the cutbacks caused suffering among the poor.