According to Inside Climate News, the U.S. Senate race in Maine is closely watched. The report, produced in collaboration with public radio's Living on Earth, features an interview with veteran Maine journalist Kevin Miller. The article notes that the race pits two environmentally concerned candidates against each other.
With both candidates sharing a concern for the environment, the contest may turn on how each approaches specific climate and energy issues. The interview with Miller, a longtime observer of Maine politics, provides context for what is at stake in this election.