Orland-Searsport area

Republican

R. Kenneth Lindell

Age: 44 (on Oct. 12)

Hometown: Frankfort

Address: P.O. Box 175, Frankfort 04438

Web site: www.votesmart.org

Education: B.A. in political science, Bates College, Class of 1986; CEBS, Wharton School of Business; CFP, College of Financial Planning

Family: Married to Althea for 17 years; three children: William, Thomas, Sarah Rose

Occupation: Certified financial planner, practitioner

Experience: 122nd Legislature, Joint Standing Committee on Insurance and Financial Services

Reason for running: I have the knowledge, experience and training to be an effective voice in Augusta. As a small-business owner, I know what is like to sign the front of a paycheck. In the 122nd Legislature I helped craft several bills, including a bill to recognize the tax benefits of Health Savings Accounts in Maine.

Democrat

Veronica Magnan

Hometown: Stockton Springs, Sandy Point Village

Address: P.O. Box 37, Sandy Point 04972

Education: B.A., M.Ed., Ed.D.

Family: Married to Roland Magnan, Children: one son, one daughter and four grandchildren

Occupation: Writer and retired educator

Experience: As an educator: teacher, principal, superintendent of schools, and SAD 56 board of directors. Currently: writer, curator of collections Stockton Springs Historical Society, grant writer for small nonprofits, Stockton Springs Budget Committee, master gardener

Reason for running: I have worked in a professional capacity serving students, parents and their communities all my adult life. Since I have the time, energy, enthusiasm and knowledge, I would like to continue serving people as a state legislator from District 41. I have an educational background in policy, planning, administration that will help me act as an effective legislator.