Justin Alfond endorses Ben Chipman for State Senate

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Citing “The actions by Rep. Russell and her campaign” and his belief that “Portland deserves a Senator who bring out the best of our city,” State Senator Justin Alfond endorsed State Rep. Ben Chipman today for the District 27 seat that he will vacate next year.

Maine State Sen. Justin Alfond. Photo- Troy R. Bennett, BDN.

Maine State Sen. Justin Alfond. Photo- Troy R. Bennett, BDN.

Chipman and Russell- along with Dr. Chuck Radis- are in a hotly contested primary race for the Democratic nomination for the seat. The primary vote is tomorrow, and it’s widely accepted that since Portland is such a liberal stronghold, whoever gets the Democratic party nomination will ultimately win the overall race in November.

Here’s what Alfond had to say on Facebook:

Chris Shorr

About Chris Shorr

Chris is a sixth generation Portlander who loves all things Maine. He has worked with mentally ill and marginalized adults at a Portland non-profit, on a lobster boat in Casco Bay, at several high-end Portland restaurants, and at a local meat packing plant. He also ran for Portland City Council in 2013, wrote a weekly column in the now defunct Portland Daily Sun, and currently writes a weekly column in The Portland Phoenix.