Where do the candidates stand on major issues facing the state? In a
series of Sunday packages, The Portland Press Herald and its sister
publications will explore policy questions and get the candidates'
feedback. In addition to the articles, the candidates will have 100-word
first-person statements on the issue available here.
April 18 – Economic Development
April 25 – Education
May 2 – Energy
May 9 – Health Care
May 16 – Tax Reform
May 23 – Social Issues
May 30 – Political Party Goals
Endorsement Interviews
- Patrick McGowan, Democrat
- Elizabeth Mitchell, Democrat
- Steven Rowe, Democrat
- Rosa Scarcelli, Democrat
- Steve Abbott, Republican
- Bill Beardsley, Republican
- Matt Jacobson, Republican
- Paul LePage, Republican
- Peter Mills, Republican
- Les Otten, Republican
- Bruce Poliquin, Republican
ABOUT THE INTERVIEWS
Each of the four Democrats and seven Republicans running in the June 8 primary is meeting with the MaineToday Media's endorsement board. The board is made up of representatives of The Portland Press Herald, the Kennebec Journal and the Morning Sentinel.
Candidates for Governor
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Eliot Cutler, 63, of Cape Elizabeth most recently ran the law offices of Akin Gump in Beijing, China.
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Paul LePage, 61, is mayor of Waterville and general manager of the Marden’s chain of stores.
Profile: "LePage puts life's hard lessons to work"
Review: Interactive live chat
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Elizabeth Mitchell, 69, of Vassalboro, is the president of the state Senate and was first elected to the Legislature in 1974.
Profile: Mitchell looking to set another precedent
Review: Interactive live chat
Shawn Moody, of Gorham, is the owner of Moody's Collision Centers. Moody said he was primarily concerned with supporting small businesses.
Kevin Scott, of Andover, is the owner of Recruiting Resources International, an employment firm, and currently serves as Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Andover Water District.
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Profile: GOP's Abbott: A passion for politics, and Maine
Review: Interactive live chat
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Bill Beardsley, 67, of Ellsworth served as president of Husson University in Bangor for 22 years.
Profile: GOP's Beardsley stresses fiscal restraint, growth
Review: Interactive live chat
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Matt Jacobson, 48, of Cumberland, is president and chief executive officer of Maine & Company.
Profile: "GOP's Jacobson knows businesses, gets results"
Review: Interactive live chat
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Patrick McGowan, 53, of Hallowell, most recently served as commissioner of the Department of Conservation.
Profile: "McGowan hoping to fly in face of history"
Review: Interactive live chat
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Peter Mills, 66, of Cornville owns a law practice, is a state senator and has been in the Legislature for 16 years.
Profile: Mills offers experience, stresses accountability
Review: Interactive live chat
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Les Otten, 60, of Greenwood, is the principal of Maine Energy Systems, Sports Vision Technologies, The Phoenix Restaurant and the Colony Development and Builders Co.
Profile: Ski mogul Otten draws on visionary strength
Review: Interactive live chat
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Bruce Poliquin, 53, of Georgetown, is a businessman and developer.
Profile: file: A business-friendly environment tops Poliquin’s agenda
Review: Interactive live chat
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Steven Rowe, 56, of Portland, served four terms as Maine’s attorney general.
Profile: Resume aside, Rowe focused on next job
Review: Interactive live chat
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Profile: Newcomer Scarcelli a business-savvy outsider
Review: Interactive live chat
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