LEWISTON — Mayor Robert Macdonald defeated challenger Ben Chin in Tuesday’s special mayoral runoff election. The vote was 4,398 to 3,826. “I was looking at all those people today, and I thought I actually could win,” Macdonald said afterward. “But you never know until the end. Some stopped and they said they voted for me, but […]
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Restore Lewiston’s image, vote Chin
Let’s be clear — donations to Ben Chin’s campaign aren’t questionable. Recall the culmination of events that brought national attention, which garnered donations from outside the area. Chin has led a grassroots effort to raise funding and his efforts have been successful. Letters to the editor raising misguided grievances about Chin’s fundraising are groundless attempts […]
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Macdonald will protect the people
I have come to the conclusion that a vote for Ben Chin will be a vote to take one on the chin for the taxpayers in the city of Lewiston. He is as far left in his thought process as a person can be. Most Lewiston residents have worked or are still working to pay […]
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Turning over the keys to Lewiston
Why is a statewide political organization seeking control of Lewiston’s government? I was shocked to learn after the November election that four candidates supported by the Maine Peoples Alliance had been elected to the City Council, and that Benjamin Chin, an MPA official, was one of the two candidates for mayor. Lewiston’s city charter requires […]
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Chin will bring positive change
The city of Lewiston is at an important crossroad. Voters can decide to take the high road or the low road. Take the high road to promote economic prosperity for all, or the low road. I have had enough with all the negative rhetoric about our residents. Local taxes pay to run the city government, […]
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Chin listens to the community
I urge the people of Lewiston to support Ben Chin for mayor of Lewiston. I am proud to stand on the side of a candidate who is committed to listening to his community and bringing people together. Chin has the experience, work ethic and positive vision needed to unite people of diverse backgrounds in common […]
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Chin the right choice for mayor
Ben Chin has set a new standard for a municipal local campaign in Maine. He has visited thousands of doors in Lewiston, listening to people. He thoroughly researches issues and puts forward realistic plans for the revitalization of this city. He wants to unite people to use their abilities and expertise with a common purpose. […]
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Proud to call Ben Chin mayor
There is much talk among voters who refute an honest man, but actions speak louder than words. Lewiston mayoral candidate Ben Chin has worked tirelessly for Maine families, locally and statewide. Along with allies and foes, he has pushed back on policies at threat of being eliminated. Municipalities across our state are illegally denied $1 […]
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Chin not ready to lead Lewiston
The mayoral debate made one thing very clear — Ben Chin is not ready to lead. On numerous occasions, Chin asked questions of Mayor Robert Macdonald that showed a total lack of understanding how government works. Time and again Macdonald needed to explain who is responsible for budgets and laws and, in each case, the […]