Lewiston mayoral candidate Mark Paradis, right, listens to his opponent, Robert Macdonald, make a point during the Monday, Nov. 30 debate at the Lewiston Public Library.
A special run-off election is taking place today in Lewiston for residents to choose a new mayor.
The candidates are Robert MacDonald and Mark Paradis. As Paradis passed away last Friday, if he is chosen by popular vote in today's run-off election, the office of mayor will be vacant and a new election cycle for Lewiston mayor will begin.
Below is a review of the Sun Journal's coverage of the 2011 Lewiston mayoral run-off election:
Video from the the Lewiston run-off mayoral election debate
The Sun Journal partnered with the Lewiston public Library and Great Falls TV to host an interactive debate between the two run-off candidates on Monday, Nov. 30.
Sun Journal Video Election Guide 2011: Lewiston Mayor
We asked all mayoral candidates, including MacDonald and Paradis, about their stance on three issues facing Lewiston.
Election profile for Bob MacDonald A more in-depth look at MacDonald's candidacy.
Election profile for Mark Paradis
A more in-depth look at Paradis's candidacy.
Making sense of subsidized housing and calls for a moratorium
Affordable housing is an issue in this campaign. A look at the scope of available affordable housing in Lewiston, and what role local government can play in shaping that.
Mark Paradis, Lewiston mayoral candidate, dies
Candidate Mark Paradis passed away on Friday, Dec. 9. Earlier that week, he anounced that he had cancer.
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Mr MacDonald is an I'll-tempered, ignorant bully, in the cast of the Governor. If you are delighted with Lepage, you'll love MacDonald. What happened to higher aspirations?
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In Lewiston they can vote for the Dead
In Chicago the Dead can vote.......
Ya gotta love it
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and in East Boothbay, the dead can blog.... LOL....you didn't think that would go untouched did you?
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And when I lived in Lewiston, they told me never to move to a town that had the name 'Falls' in it.....
What a 'Pecking Order!'
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The only time that I remember a dead person winning an election, was for county sheriff, many many moons ago.
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I was just at the polls and voting has been very heavy today, which regardless of your preference for Mayor is good for our city - it shows the people care. The city clerk even mentioned NOT ONE COMPLAINT about the single polling place, parking and traffic - further proving people will show up and saving taxpayer dollars! The only sad thing I saw was those who had already decided the results of the election and appeared to be trying to get their name out there early for what could be a new mayoral race...guess what folks - another multi candidate race resulting in another run off election...lets see, 40 days to collect signatures, 30 days to print absentee balllots and have them available means an election around end of February? and then another 6 weeks to a run off? No Mayor till summer....ans we all know what happened last time a Council president treied to proclaim he was mayor in absense of an actual elected official right?
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If your happy the way this city is going vote for Paradis, if your tired of this Liberal bleeding to death situation of this city and want a change vote for Macdonald
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This election is not between Bob Macdonald and Mark Paradis. Mr. Paradis passed away last Friday. This election is between a man who sees some of Lewiston's problems and wants to shed light on them and between the same democratic machine that brought us where we are today and doesn't want to change a thing. Your choice. One way or the other though, go vote, please.
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and for things to stay as they are then yes vote for Mark Paradis and force another election at tax payers expense. What has Larry Gilbert done for this city? He and Paradis are one in the same. Get them looking at the right hand while you mess things up with your left. Honesty has never been a strong point of Lewiston Democrats.
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All citizens of Lewiston should make an effort to vote today. I realize that the city has made it difficult, with only one voting station opened, but this election will determine the direction of the city for years to come, and the more people who make that decision the better.
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Dan, for once we agree on SOMETHING! :-)
Get out and vote folks!
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I want to commend both sides for the civility and sensitivity they have showed in this tragic situation. They have shown the kind of character and integrity that is so rare in politics today and made me proud of my community. I wish both sides good luck in the election and I hope people show up to vote. We need the input from many citizens of good faith.
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Vote for Mark Paradis...
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Vote for Bob Macdonald...
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