Two women talk at a kitchen table in Kevin Raye’s latest campaign ad, and they aren’t fans of U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud, Raye’s challenger for the 2nd District Congressional seat.

Independent U.S. Senate candidate Angus King takes the offensive in a new television ad ad, which directly challenges his top opponent, Republican Charlie Summers. The ad marks the start of a more aggressive tack from King, who has been criticized by Maine political operatives for not responding to attacks on his record by national Republican-oriented groups.

A precise, focused television ad from Republican Kevin Raye, the Maine Senate president running to unseat U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, looks at two regulatory measures Raye championed and features business officials saying the moves have helped them prosper.

AUGUSTA — Corey Wilson is sitting at a downtown bar, but he has his legislative campaign with him.

AUGUSTA — Corey Wilson is sitting at a downtown bar, but he has his legislative campaign with him.

A precise, focused television ad from Republican Kevin Raye, the Maine Senate president running to unseat U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, looks at two regulatory measures Raye championed and features business officials saying the moves have helped them prosper.