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  • Emery becomes first to challenge Baldacci (Maine 2006 governor's race)

    06/16/2005 7:03:57 AM PDT · by Fido969 · 12 replies · 756+ views
    Portland Press Herald ^ | June 16, 2005 | MARK PETERS
    Thursday, June 16, 2005 Emery becomes first to challenge Baldacci By MARK PETERS, Portland Press Herald Writer Copyright © 2005 Blethen Maine Newspapers Inc. E-mail this story to a friend AUGUSTA — Former U.S. Rep. David Emery announced plans Wednesday to challenge Gov. John Baldacci in 2006, becoming the first Republican candidate to emerge from a crowd of possible contenders. Emery, 56, who represented Maine's 1st Congressional District from 1975 to 1983, told reporters that he will run as a fiscal conservative focused on improving the business climate in Maine. Emery, of St. George, is starting his gubernatorial run more...