The Lewiston native’s job credentials range from melting metal at a brass foundry to practicing law.
Elections 2014
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Garrett Mason, of Lisbon, first to qualify for gubernatorial primary ballot
The Maine Senate majority leader thanked volunteers for gathering signatures, and he anticipates having enough donations to qualify as a Maine Clean Elections candidate.
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Democrat Adam Cote leads Blaine House candidates in campaign fundraising
But he had a head start on fellow Democrat Janet Mills, who raised the most during the last 6 months of 2017. Shawn Moody leads the Republican field, contributing $150,000 of his own money.
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Shawn Moody announces bid for governor, this time as a Republican
The owner of a chain of auto body shops, who says Mainers are tired of simply getting by, becomes the 5th Republican and 21st candidate in the race to replace Gov. LePage in 2018.
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With crowded field in governor’s race, Maine clean elections fund could face shortfall in 2018
The fund, often tapped to balance state budgets, may need more money if enough candidates quality for public financing.
Posted inLocal & State, Local Elections, Politics
Recount of Winslow votes finds tie for Town Council seat
A recount on Friday of the race between incumbent Jerry Quirion, 71, and Lee Trahan, 46, found a tie of 173-173, setting the stage for a potential special election.
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Shawn Moody enlists former LePage staffers for expected run for governor
The body shop entrepreneur from Gorham joined the Republican Party last month and is planning a news conference Tuesday.
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Former mayor of both Lewiston and Auburn files to run for governor
John Jenkins also served in the Maine Legislature and won a write-in campaign to become Auburn’s mayor.
Posted inLocal & State, Local Elections
Winslow voters turn down $10.33M school bond for consolidation plan
The bond would have covered costs to expand and renovate the elementary school and high school so the junior high building could be closed and its students moved to the other schools.