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  Former Gov. John Baldacci will not run for Snowe’s U.S. Senate seat
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Last EditedRP  Mar 14, 2012 12:56pm
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AuthorSusan Young
News DateWednesday, March 14, 2012 06:50:00 PM UTC0:0
DescriptionFormer Gov. John Baldacci announced Wednesday that he would not seek the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Olympia Snowe, saying his family’s desire to remain in Maine was the driving factor in his decision.

Speaking to reporters outside Bangor City Hall, the two-term Democratic governor said he felt “very compelled” to enter the race and that he was confident in his chances. But ultimately, Baldacci said he could not commit — for himself and for his family — to spending another six years in Washington, D.C.
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