For The First Time Ever, Both Major Parties Are Fielding The Best Possible Candidate For State Rep For Augusta

AUGUSTA — There are now no official candidates running for a state legislative district representing much of Maine’s capital city, as the winners of both the Republican and Democrat primaries have withdrawn from the race. Andrew D. Worcester, who defeated Michael Hein last week in the Republican primary in House District 57, has informed the state and local Republican leadership that he’s dropping out. His withdrawal follows that of Democratic incumbent Rep. Maeghan Maloney, who announced last week she was withdrawing from the race so she can focus on running for district attorney. The result: Neither of the victorious primary candidates for the two major parties will be on the general election ballot in November. “It’s certainly an unusual situation to have this happen,” said University of Maine at Farmington political science professor Jim Melcher. “I don’t think there are enough cases for this to be a trend. … I don’t think it is a typical party strategy to follow. I think it is traceable to the unique circumstances of both races.” (read more at KennebecJournal)

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