Both candidates have experience in the Maine Legislature.
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House District 9: Candidates air views on gun violence, jobs
Republican Roger Seavey and Democrat Diane Denk seek the Kennebunk-area seat.
House District 13: Two Old Orchard Beach women vie for open seat
Democratic Rep. George Hogan is retiring.
Supporters of ‘assisted dying’ work to get referendum before Maine voters in 2019
Lawmakers have wrestled with the question in the last two sessions of the Legislature, but the decision could be made on statewide ballots.
House District 8: Opponents prioritize drawing young workers to Maine
The race between Rep. Christopher W. Babbidge and Bradley S. Ducharme is a repeat of the 2016 election.
House District 22: Candidates support expansion of Medicaid
Republican Mark Blier and Democrat Richard Fitzgerald both stress the importance of finding a funding mechanism.
Senate District 30: Key race pits Republican Sen. Volk against ex-lawmaker Sanborn
Policy areas where the candidates differ include climate action, alternative energy development, gun laws, preservation of voting rights and abortion rights.
House District 7: Candidates want to address workforce challenges, high health care costs
Democrat Daniel Hobbs and Republican John William Howarth, both of whom are Wells selectmen, are running to represent the district covering most of the town.
Senate District 29: Issues include health and elderly care, and education
Democrat Rebecca Millett of Cape Elizabeth is seeking her third term, and is being challenged by Republican George Van Syckel of South Portland.
Senate District 31: Chenette faces challenge from Mendros
The incumbent state senator hopes to fend off the Republican to keep his seat.