Overview
- Maine's Total Coverage is holding the first primary debate featuring 2nd District Democrats Joe Baldacci, Matt Dunlap, Paige Loud, and Jordan Wood.
- Three more debates will follow, bringing Democratic and Republican candidates for governor and Democratic contenders for the U.S. Senate to the stage.
- The four Democrats listed are the only candidates who qualified for the 2nd District primary ballot after meeting signature requirements.
- Former Gov. Paul LePage is the only Republican who qualified for the 2nd District ballot as Rep. Jared Golden chose not to seek another term.
- Maine's Total Coverage also opened online polls for the Democratic Senate race, both party primaries for governor, and the CD2 Democratic primary that stay open until 12 a.m. on Election Day.