Hear Maine’s gubernatorial candidates talk about anything but politics

Bill Nemitz sits down with the candidates running in the June 12 Republican and Democratic primaries to learn about their backstories to the governor's race.

Adam Cote: ‘I was constantly petrified that something I did or didn’t do would have somebody get killed.’

Garrett Mason: ‘The last text message my mom sent me said she was so proud of me.’

Shawn Moody: ‘We had hard times financially, but it was never hurtful. There was unconditional love.’

Diane Russell: ‘I’m a country girl.’

Ken Fredette: ‘After watching Sept. 11, I couldn’t just sit.’

Janet Mills, ‘I was a bit of a rebel.’

Betsy Sweet: ‘Starting at 13, I had to work.’

Mark Dion: ‘There was thoughts that I would go into seminary. So I did the best I could. I became a cop instead.’

Donna Dion: ‘I was always a fixer.’