Garland Republicans hear from area candidates

GARLAND — Rep. Chad Perkins, left, R-Dover-Foxcroft and Shawn Lancaster of Garland spoke at the recent Garland Republican caucus.

Perkins is running to represent Senate District 4, a huge district which includes all of Piscataquis County and a small portion of Penobscot County (including Garland). Perkins and his opponents will need 50% plus one of the primary vote if the winner is to avoid the Rank Choice Voting ballot counting procedure. Garland Republican Town Chair Mary Adams noted that Perkins is the only Senate District 4 candidate in the GOP primary who lives in Piscataquis County. The remaining primary candidates live in Penobscot County.

Lancaster was introduced by Rep. Steve Foster, R-Dexter. Lancaster has no primary opponents.

The caucus was dedicated to Foster and Sen. Stacey Guerin, R-Glenburn who are both termed out, leaving both seats open. Following the business meeting, the caucus concluded with an abundant buffet of refreshments provided by the committee’s Vice Chair Linda Haskell.