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  "path": "/2026/05/15/aaron-rowden-garamendi-eighth-district-primary-election/",
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  "textContent": "## Tara Hills man who lost three bids for Maine Legislature hopes to unseat U.S. Rep. John Garamendi\n\nAaron Rowden, a former Richmond parks and rec commissioner, is among three candidates trying to unseat the longtime 8th Congressional District representative in the June 2 primary election.",
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