Paul Madore

OK - help me out here. Who is the biggest loser in the primary campaign?

It's a tough call.

I think you have to consider Mark Impeach Lawrence who finished 5th, and a distant 5th with less than 5% of the vote in the First Congressional District. Here you have a great candidate, District Attorney and former Senate President who ran a campaign that focused on the impeachment of George Bush. If you start being referred to as a far left candidate -- when you have Ethan Strimling and Mike Brennan in the race, you know something has gone seriously awry.

The Bangor Daily News election website has Rep. Craven up with 54% of the vote, followed by Rep. Makas with 30% and Paul Madore with 15%.Rep. Craven, who will essentially go unopposed in the November election. 

In a three way primary, it is possible to win with very few votes, and each candidate brings his or her own base of voters from the start.

The Lewiston Senate seat may be home to a three way primary.