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Heating Oil Costs Test Political Loyalties in Northern Maine
Heating oil near $6 a gallon is straining households as some voters in Aroostook County split their tickets between Trump and King.
- Maine households face significant financial pressure as heating oil prices hover around $6 per gallon ahead of the winter season, with the state relying on heating oil more than any other.
- Alice Bolstridge, an 88-year-old resident, told Scripps News Group on Monday she uses blankets and a winter coat indoors to avoid turning on her heating oil and manage mounting costs.
- Democrat Matt Dunlap is campaigning for the open House seat in Maine's 2nd Congressional District against Republican Gov. Paul LePage, emphasizing local ties during a town hall Monday in Presque Isle, Aroostook County.
- Voters in Aroostook County maintain complex political loyalties, splitting tickets between President Donald Trump and Independent Sen. Angus King; John DeFelice noted his long-standing family connections influence voting decisions.
- Trump carried Aroostook County by about 25 percent in 2024, yet voters here also backed King by 5 points, illustrating the region's unique political character as residents weigh economic pressures and candidate familiarity.
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Leaning Left3Leaning Right0Center9Last UpdatedBias Distribution75% Center
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75% Center
L 25%
C 75%
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