BREAKING SPECIAL ELECTION NEWS: Democrat Eloise Vitelli Wins District 19 State Senator Seat

BREAKING SPECIAL ELECTION NEWS: Democrat Eloise Vitelli Wins District 19 State Senator Seat beating out Replication  Paula Benoit. Eloise will be replacing Senate Majority Leader Seth Goodall, who resigned in July to head the Northeast region of the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Governor LePage Urges Voters to Elect a Senator in District 19 Who Will Work for Mainers

Augusta, Maine - Governor Paul R. LePage released a statement yesterday about the special election to fill the vacant seat in State Senate District 19, which will be held on Tuesday, August 27, 2013.

“I urge voters in Senate District 19 to go to the polls on August 27 and choose a Senator who will work for the best interests of Mainers,” said Governor LePage. “This is an excellent opportunity to elect a Senator who will work to decrease the tax burden on Mainers, reduce the cost of electricity, improve opportunities for job creation and halt the growth of government.”

Governor LePage has issued a proclamation declaring the vacancy in State Senate District 19 and ordering political committees to meet so they can nominate candidates.

The Sagadahoc and Lincoln County Democratic, Green Independent and Republican committees have until 5 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30, 2013 to file a Certificate of Nomination with the Secretary of State to place the name of a candidate on the Special Election ballot.

A caucus of the county committee members in Senate District 19 will be held to nominate a candidate.