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Maine Primary Ballot Includes Candidates With Family Ties to Officials

Several candidates running in Maine's primary have connections to current or former officeholders. A senator's son and a Bush family member are among those seeking the governorship.

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Maine's upcoming primary features multiple candidates who have relatives serving in elected positions. The field includes a senator's son and a member of the Bush family, both running for governor.

The candidates join others who also have family connections to prominent officials. Their participation adds to the number of entrants with established political ties. Voters will decide the nominees in the coming primary election. No specific vote totals or dates beyond the primary itself are stated in available reporting.

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