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Commentary: Mainers do not support Paul LePage, his causes or his candidates
This should be a reality Maine legislators remind themselves of in these last two years of his term.
Republicans hold majority in Maine Senate, draw nearly even with Democrats in House
Republican leaders said they will hold fast to ideals but intend to attempt bipartisan progress.
Our View: Maine’s voters should get tools for the job that the Legislature, Gov. LePage have abdicated
Citizens dealt with weighty issues on Tuesday’s referendum ballot, and there’s no reason to expect much letup in 2017.
LePage’s next 2-year budget proposal, his last, may trigger new battles
He’s likely to again pursue an income tax cut and a broader sales tax, ideas that haven’t gotten far in past Legislatures.
Democrat seeks third term in Brunswick’s House District 49
In a rematch of the 2014 race, Rep. Matthea Daughtry is challenged by Republican Michael Stevens.
House District 21 will have new representative after Election Day
Democrat Aaron Carroll of Limerick is running against Republican Heidi Sampson of Alfred in the district in western York County.
House District 23: Lester Ordway challenged in re-election bid by Pamela Smith
The winner will represent part of Standish in the Maine House.
House District 22: Jonathan Kinney seeks third term in race against Richard Fitzgerald
Kinney says he hopes to focus on reducing Maine’s income tax to 5 percent.
Young Democrat challenges assistant House Republican leader in District 65
Eleanor Espling of New Gloucester faces Elijah Breton, 22, of Poland.