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Ted Short is a retired state, local and federal law enforcement officer.

I served Maine as a law enforcement officer for 45 years. First as a police officer in Fairfield. Then, 22 years with the Maine State Police, retiring as a troop commander. After the State Police, I went to work as the police chief of Eliot and then Kittery for 12 years. Finally, I was appointed United States Marshal for the District of Maine, where I served for four years.

I know something about law enforcement. And this election, I’m voting “yes” on Question 2 .

I’m also a Republican, a gun owner, and a hunter. That’s not usually the

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