Danny Deveau

July 28, 2008 - 11:30am

Potatoes and politics: Senate District 35

Martin has held the northernmost Senate seat for eight years. Termed out, he is running for the corresponding House seat. He has held one of these two seats for about 40 years.

Current Rep. Troy Jackson, D-Fort Kent, is termed out of the House, and is running for Martin’s seat.

At first glance, it seems safe for the Democrats. Not so fast, say the Republicans. This district has become a targeted one for them.

Enter Daniel Deveau, R-Cyr Plantation, who – according to Republican leaders, is the perfect candidate for the seat. He’s a French potato farmer with a thick accent.

Deveau said this will be the first time in recent memory that the Democrats will be challenged in his district.

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