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Note: About This Tip Sheet
*Competitiveness of each district seat is based on forecasts from the Cook Political Report:
   Likely: Not considered competitive at this point but could become so
   Lean: Competitive races, but one party has an advantage
   Toss Up: Most competitive races; either party could win
For the top overall district races to watch in 2006, see Chuck Todd's House Race Rankings.

ME-01


District Profile: Politically, the 1st votes very much like the state as a whole -- often for independents, splitting tickets with abandon.
2006 Results: Tom Allen (D) defeated Darlene Curley (R) by 60-31%

Tom Allen (D) Elected in 1996; Seeking sixth term; Allen was unopposed in the primary. Contact: 207-774-9696 • Campaign Web site • Official Web site • DCCC profile

Darlene Curley (R) Curley, a state representative, was unopposed in the primary. Contact: 207-650-2535 • Campaign Web site

ME-02


District Profile: Politically, this is protest country: This was Ross Perot's strongest congressional district in the United States in 1992 and 1996.
2006 Results: Michael Michaud (D) defeated L. Scott D'Amboise (R) by 70-30%

Michael Michaud (D) Elected in 2002; Seeking third term; Michaud was unopposed in the primary. Contact: 207-859-9949 • Campaign Web site • Official Web site • DCCC profile

L. Scott D'Amboise (R) D'Amboise, a former Lisbon Falls Town selectman, was unopposed in the primary. Contact: 207-353-0655 • Campaign Web site