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Ep. 157: Kenny “The Maverick” Cianchette – Exposing Broken Promises on Child Welfare & Taking on Tim Nangle for Maine Senate District 26
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- Muddy Waters
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- Mar 24, 2026
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Summary
In this powerful episode of the Muddy Waters Podcast, host Chuck Ellis interviews Kenny “The Maverick” Cianchette, candidate for Maine State Senate District 26.Kenny opens up about his 2024 run, the underhanded politics he faced, and why he’s running again — this time with more experience, better organization, and zero tolerance for excuses on the child welfare crisis.Key topics:• Tim Nangle’s broken promise to Bill Diamond on LD 555 and reforming child services• Maine’s tragic leadership failures at DHHS and the fight to create a standalone Department of Child and Family Services• Bold solutions for affordability: major tax relief, energy policy overhaul, and stopping the spending binge in Augusta• Why this race is critical for Republicans to take the Maine Senate in 2026• Kenny’s message to voters in Windham, Raymond, Casco & beyondA must-listen for anyone tired of politics as usual and ready for real accountability in Maine.Support the campaign: kennyforsenate.comFollow Muddy Waters Podcast for more unfiltered conversations about what’s really happening in Maine.Keywords: Kenny Cianchette, Maine Senate District 26, Tim Nangle, child welfare Maine, LD 555, Bill Diamond, Maine politics 2026, cost of living crisis, Muddy Waters Podcast