Voters in Maine Senate District 20 — Auburn, New Gloucester, Poland, Minot, Mechanic Falls — have a stellar candidate for the Maine Legislature. Ned Claxton of Auburn is a person who builds relationships, shapes consensus and brings people together. He is an exceptional listener and a tireless worker.

A Family Physician of the Year, Claxton’s career gives him insights into affordable health care needs, awareness of the opioid crisis devastation and ideas for viable state actions.

Warm, kind, articulate, intelligent and humble, he is accessible and down-to-earth. He is willing to learn while bringing his own expertise to the table.

He is skilled in leadership, collaboration and bridging divisions. He makes space for diverse contributions and examines individual assumptions, including his own, knowing that different backgrounds and experiences impact our perspectives.

He is a caring steward of the Maine outdoors, maintaining trails, helping with public access and user education. I support Ned Claxton.

Anne Kinney, Auburn