Many state workers and retirees live in Chelsea, Somerville, Whitefield, Jefferson and Washington, yet Rep. Deborah Sanderson, R-District 52, voted in favor of taking money out of the pockets of retired state workers and using it to fund tax cuts for big corporations and the wealthy.

Patsy Crockett has devoted her life to public service.

I am asking the voters of District 56 in Augusta to support me on Nov. 6.

Having known Ann Dorney for more than a decade, I can say confidently that I will vote for her to represent Norridgewock, Madison and Solon in the State House, and encourage you to do so as well. Everything I know about Dorney, Democratic candidate for House District 86, has convinced me she is the right choice for us.

Rep. Jeff McCabe, D-District 85, is a family man and avid outdoorsman, an independent thinker, problem solver, hard working and proven leader.

I am glad that Romney has said that he was wrong about the 47 percent.

We wish to express our strong support for the re-election of Rep. Sharon Treat, D-District 79, for representative to the Legislature from Hallowell, Farmingdale and West Gardiner.

I met with Sen. Tom Martin, R-District 25, several times to enlighten him about issues that are important to me.

We have a chance in Augusta to send a fresh face to the State House to represent our city by electing Republican Corey Wilson to be our state representative in District 56.