How close is she to the Iisues that won 72% of Maines dem primary vote?

I'd guess as a Sec of State she's got a variety of ideas about protecting elections, voting etc.

Everyone running in an election is now a 'fighter. it's an obligatory flag to fly. But when you fight, and I do mean fight, you put yourself up against opponents who don't share your ideas and that you desire to force into submission/retirement. No doubt Collins needs to be retired by someone. Does Bellows have a reputation for landing a (rhetorical punch)?

I know little about the political landscape in Maine. I mostly hope that Maine picks a candiate that can tap into the energy that Platner once had,

Like I said I don't know Maine and its elections

that means by relatively few votes she finished in 4th place behind Jackson?

I'm just trying to understand what happens in Maine.

I think she finished in 4th by a small amount and don't know what that means for Mainers
The round one votes were all close.
I know that close a finish might make people think there wasn't much difference in preference

The first round percentages are pretty close. Any of the would be a stronger candidate than platner, but my hope "from away" is for Bellows.

See
https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=21364055

In the first round, Jackson and Bellows placed 3rd and 4th respectively, so their votes were reallocated to their voters second choice candidate. Another round of reallocating would have happened if no one got past 50% in the second round.

Shaw was the first choice for more voters. Pingree ended up being the first or second (or third choice, if there were three rounds) for substantially more voters so she won in the final round

They were all in the same ballpark first round, so any of them would be a great candidate. I would be delighted if they nominate Bellows, but whoever is selected will be stronger than Platner against Collins.

due to his felony conviction It was overturned by the courts. She and her family had to move out of their house after Trump went after her. She is a fighter.

Are you saying she tried to keep Trump off Maine's ballot in 2024???

and he went to courts and won. Sorry It was confusingly worded.

It might be more efficient to only mention the people not running for this seat.

Not here, of course. Obviously, I am running for this seat.

I did get an assortment of Native temporary tattoos at a carnival in the 80s that I now recognize as cultural appropriation. I realize, as an Irish American, eight year old me should have chosen a shamrock or a drunken leprechaun on a forearm at best.

I apologize to my spouse, to my community, the voters who have no idea who I am, and to the cats who are getting fed five minutes later than usual because I had to write this apology.

I'm sorry.