Local Elections - Portland Press Herald

Five people running for 3 seats on Old Orchard Beach council

The candidates include four current or former councilors and a fifth who served as chairman of the town’s finance committee.

The seat is being vacated by retiring Democratic Rep. Peter Stuckey.

by Staff report October 24, 2016November 30, 2016

She is seeking her fourth term in the Legislature.

The Republican candidate withdrew, clearing the way for the longtime head of the Portland chapter of the NAACP and former Portland official.

Republican Peter Doyle faces Democrat Mike Sylvester.

by Staff report October 24, 2016October 27, 2016

He is seeking a fourth nonconsecutive term.

Rep. Ben Chipman runs against a Republican and a self-described socialist.

The former Cumberland County sheriff seeks to replace Sen. Anne Haskell, who is leaving politics.

Attorneys Bryan Chabot of Wells and Bernard Broder of Old Orchard Beach say they want to restore dignity and respect to the busy court.

by Chris chase Coastal Journal October 21, 2016October 27, 2016

Republican Jeff Pierce and Democrat Will Neilson differ over Medicaid expansion.