Dedham-Eddington area

Republican

Steve Juskewitch

Age: 60

Hometown: Dedham

Address: 346 Peakes Hill Road

Education: JD, UMaine Law School; BA economics, University of Maine at Orono

Family: Married to Andrea Allen; five children

Occupation: Attorney; former deputy district attorney

Experience: Assistant city attorney, deputy district attorney, retired lieutenant colonel (army), litigation attorney

Reason for running: I want to represent the people in District 20 to use my economics and law degrees and considerable military, prosecution, public, and private law experiences to advocate for realistic and affordable education, health care, anti-drug, economic, and environmental policies and to address state government excesses, hidden fees and taxes, and lack of local government support.

Democrat

Benjamin Marriner Pratt

Age: 29

Hometown: Eddington

Address: 95 Hatcase Pond Road

Education: John Bapst Memorial High School ’97; Middlebury College ’01

Family: Single

Occupation: Firefighter and EMT, Orono Fire Department; Registered Maine Guide for Penobscot Adventures; substitute teacher and coach at John Bapst Memorial High School; representative to the Maine State Legislature, District 20.

Experience: Rep. Pratt is seeking his second term in the Maine Legislature. His varied life experiences and his work as a firefighter have taught him the importance of community and the value of public service. Ben has been a strong voice in Augusta for local concerns and has worked to move Maine forward in today’s competitive global economy.

Reason for running: The issues facing today’s working families can be overwhelming. There is work to be done in Augusta and I’m here to help. I am committed to finding long-term sustainable solutions to our problems, making tough decisions and moving forward with new thinking and opportunities, while never forgetting or neglecting the things that make Maine such a great place to live.