Ryan McDonald favors sound economic policy and limits on government; his rival focuses on job creation and domestic violence issues.
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In Windham’s House District 24, both candidates oppose gun sale background checks
Democratic Rep. Mark Bryant is challenged by Republican Ben Martin for the seat representing the northern part of Windham.
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Democratic Rep. Dillon Bates challenged by Republican Jim Bourque in House District 35
The candidates differ on most key issues.
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Independent MacAuslan challenges two-term Democrat Millett for Senate District 29 seat
The candidates, who differ on many issues, are vying for the state Senate seat representing South Portland, Cape Elizabeth and part of Scarborough.
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Old Orchard Beach residents to vote on amendments to town charter
The proposals include removing a council term limit and changes to disposal of property and how meetings are advertised.
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Kennebunk ballot will have 3 nonbinding referendums on future of Mousam River dams
The local utility is weighing whether to remove the dams that will stop generating power by 2022.
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Biddeford voters to consider 19 charter changes
The changes will appear on the ballot as individual referendum questions.
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Two longtime residents running for Old Orchard Beach school board
Current board chairwoman Carol Marcotte faces a challenge from political newcomer Randy Hirst.
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Five people running for 3 seats on Old Orchard Beach council
The candidates include four current or former councilors and a fifth who served as chairman of the town’s finance committee.
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Democratic Rep. Monaghan challenged by Republican Van Syckel in House District 30
The Cape Elizabeth candidates differ on many issues, and on ballot initiatives to raise Maine’s minimum wage and require background checks for private gun sales.