WILTON – Over 40 people gathered last Saturday night for the Wilton Democratic Committee’s Candidate Meet & Greet at the Wilton Lions Club, to enjoy refreshments and speak with candidates on the November ballot.
Candidates spoke and answered questions regarding a variety of topics: including healthcare, the economy and tax relief, the environment, bipartisanship, food insecurity, and education. Speakers included: Jared Golden, for Congressional District 2; Paul Mills, on behalf of his sister Janet Mills for Governor; Jan Collins (of Wilton), for State Senate District 17 (which includes all of Franklin Co. and parts of Kennebec Co.); Cherieann Harrison (of Wilton), for State Representative District 114 (which encompasses Chesterville, Industry, New Vineyard, Strong, Temple and Wilton); Tina Riley, (incumbent) for State Rep District 74; Pam Prodan (of Wilton, incumbent) for Franklin County Treasurer; Margot Joly, for Franklin Co. Judge of Probate. and Andrew Robinson, (incumbent) for District Attorney (Franklin, Oxford and Androscoggin Counties).
Voters can submit their absentee ballot now, or vote at the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 6.
Somewhat less than Trump’s crowds
But no one was beaten up, no reporters were threatened and no signs were misspelled.