On this episode of the Muddy Waters Podcast, host Chuck Ellis sits down with Aaron Chadbourne (Inside Maine on WGAN, former senior policy adviser in the LePage administration) for a clear-eyed look at Maine’s major races.They dig into the U.S. Senate contest between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson (following the collapse of Graham Platner’s campaign), Paul LePage’s path in CD2 against Matt Dunlap, the governor’s race featuring Hannah Pingree, Bobby Charles, and independent Rick Bennett, Chellie Pingree’s hold on CD1, the critical Cumberland County DA race with Stephanie Anderson, and the battle for control of the Maine House and Senate. Aaron brings his signature realism on Republican prospects, the power of local races, media bias, and why hard work and turnout matter more than hope. Practical insights for anyone who wants to understand what’s actually happening in Maine politics—and how to influence it.Tune in for straight talk on the races that will shape the state’s future.#MainePolitics #MuddyWatersPodcast #SusanCollins #PaulLePage #HannahPingree #AaronChadbourne