Green Party Candidate Drops Out of West End Race After Losing Housing

Tom MacMillan, the Green Party candidate for the West End (District
38) seat in the Maine legislature, has dropped out of the race after losing
his West End apartment. MacMillan’s campaign for State Representative
came to an end on July 28th.
On July 14th, MacMillan’s landlord informed his partner and him that
their lease would not be renewed and that they must to move out of their
apartment of two years by August 31st. Since receiving the news, they
have searched for a new place to live within District 38 (West End, St.
John Valley neighborhoods) but have been unable to find an affordable
place. MacMillan submitted his withdrawal and is looking for a new
apartment in the City of Portland.