Dropout candidates reshape Maine legislative campaign calculus July 11, 2018Daily Brief, Elections, Governor LePage, Legislature, U.S. CongressBruce Poliquin, Craig Hickman, David Woodsome, Diane Denk, Eloise Vitelli, Gary Hilliard, Jeff Sessions, Jennifer Parker, Karl Ward, Linda Baker, Lisa Keim, Manley Gove, Michael Carpenter, Mike Thibodeau, Paul LePage, Rich Donaldson, Scott Cyrway, Sherm Hutchins, Stedman Seavey By Michael Shepherd Parties have until July 23 to find replacements for 31 legislative dropouts in campaigns that could change the delicate balance of power in Augusta.