Democrat

Patricia Blanchette

Age: 63

Address: 2 Old Orchard Drive, Bangor, ME 04401

E-mail: jebpab1@aol.com

Web site: Web site not provided

Family: Husband: Jim; children: Jimmy H. of Brewer

Education: High school

Occupation: Retired retail clerk

Experience: Six years Penobscot County treasurer; 12 years Bangor City Council; six years Maine State Legislature, House chair Criminal Justice and Public Safety committees

Top three priorities if elected:

? Health care

? Protection for victims of domestic violence

? Reform Maine taxes

Republican

Tina Marie Stimpson

Age: 46

Address: 843 Union St., Bangor, ME 04401

E-mail: tinara@bangorme.com

Web site: Web site not provided

Family: Married to Stephen for 25 years; three children ages 10 to 16 – two lads and one lady

Education: High school and some UTEP college

Occupation: Business owner and hostess

Experience: Volunteer at various community levels and operated management of few charitable functions

Top three priorities if elected:

? Lower taxes

? Stronger economy

? Education