One day before the primary election and with so many Democratic candidates to sift through, Beacon has compiled links to interviews with most of the Democrats running either for governor or Congress in Maine’s 2nd District.
With the ranked choice ballot being used in the gubernatorial primary this year, Maine voters will not only be choosing their top candidate but also ranking the other six in order of preference. For many, that additional step requires more research into the candidates’ positions. Over the past few months, many of those running for office spoke with Beacon Podcast hosts Ben Chin, Taryn Hallweaver, and Mike Tipping about where they stand on many of the issues–from health care to respecting referendums to tax policy–that voters are concerned about.
Governor:
Taryn, Ben and Mike interview Diane Russell, who is running for governor on her own terms, October 13, 2017
An interview with gubernatorial candidate Betsy Sweet, who is running as a Clean Elections candidate with a platform including universal health care, September 29, 2017
Ben Chin interviews Maine Attorney General Janet Mills on the opioid epidemic and her policy positions on treatment and incarceration, February 23, 2018.
Mark Eves talks issues, minimum wage cuts rejected, and a new bill spits in the eyes of referendum voters, March 23, 2018
Sen. Mark Dion on opiates, poverty and why legislators don’t always vote their conscience, April 13, 2018
Adam Cote is a progressive and Rep. Fredette is a nihilist, April 20, 2018
Congress:
Second Congressional District candidate Lucas St. Clair joins Taryn, Mike and Ben to discuss why he’s challenging Rep. Bruce Poliquin, May 11, 2018
Maine House Assistant Majority Leader and candidate for Congress Jared Golden joins Taryn, Ben and Mike to discuss his work in the legislature and his campaign against Rep. Bruce Poliquin, May 18, 2018
(Photo: Jeff Kirlin/ The Thing of the Moment)
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