The South Portland candidates have similar views on eliminating the income tax, raising the minimum wage and requiring background checks for private gun sales.
local elections 2016
Two-term Democratic incumbent faces challenge in House District 38
Rep. Matt Moonen faces Republican challenger Thomas Loring.
Two campaign for open seat in House District 42
The seat is being vacated by retiring Democratic Rep. Peter Stuckey.
House District 41 features political rematch
Rep. Erik Jorgensen’s opponent for the second time is James Azzola.
House District 43: Craft brewery owner faces attorney
Democrat Heather Sanborn, a co-owner of Rising Tide Brewing Co., is running against Republican Jeffrey Langholtz, an attorney in private practice.
Two compete for House District 39 seat left vacant by Diane Russell
Republican Peter Doyle faces Democrat Mike Sylvester.
Three seek to succeed Sen. Alfond in District 27
Rep. Ben Chipman runs against a Republican and a self-described socialist.
Democrat Mark Dion virtually uncontested for Senate District 28 seat
The former Cumberland County sheriff seeks to replace Sen. Anne Haskell, who is leaving politics.
Rep. Denise Harlow running unopposed in House District 36
She is seeking her fourth term in the Legislature.
Rep. Richard Farnsworth running unopposed in House District 37
He is seeking a fourth nonconsecutive term.