Republican Mark Blier and Democrat Richard Fitzgerald both stress the importance of finding a funding mechanism.
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Misconduct allegations lead Democrat Jon Gale to drop out of Cumberland County district attorney race
Gale admits to past extramarital affairs, but denies the accusations of sexual misconduct that the Maine Democratic Party cited when it asked him to withdraw.
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York County treasurer: Two candidates seek position that voters might eliminate
Democrat Bob Mills of Biddeford and Republican Bradford Littlefield of Sanford hope to replace the current treasurer, but voters are also being asked whether to abolish the elected position.
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York County sheriff’s race pits incumbent against retired sergeant from his department
Working conditions and staff morale at the jail are among the issues in the competition between Sheriff William L. King Jr. and former deputy and corrections officer Roger B. Hicks.
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Two running for York County register of deeds
Republican Michael Provencher and Democrat Nancy Hammond are looking to fill the position now held by retiring Democrat Debra Anderson.
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York County commissioner seats up for grabs
Candidates in Districts 1 and 3 all support a 24-bed detox and residential recovery center in Alfred.
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Senate District 32: Air Force veteran, new to politics, hopes to unseat Democrat
Sen. Susan Deschambault of Biddeford, a retired social worker, is running for re-election against small-business owner Scott Normandeau of Arundel.
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House District 14: Candidates focus on Medicaid expansion, insurance across state lines
Democratic Rep. Donna Bailey faces two challengers in a race for the seat covering part of Saco.
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Candidates for at-large City Council seat have differing views of Portland
Joey Brunelle sees a lack of progress on many issues and gentrification pushing out those with moderate incomes, while incumbent Nicholas Mavodones sees a much-improved community that is now attracting national attention.
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Two active school community members vie for District 2 seat
Emily Figdor and Jeanne Swanton both aim to fill Holly Seeliger’s seat.