Maine event: Republicans gaining ground in Pine Tree State

CTV Atlantic: Tight race in Pine Tree State With just three days until Americans cast their ballots, it appears the Republicans are gaining ground in Maine. Mike Cameron reports.

With just three days until the American presidential election, our neighbours in the state of Maine are divided over whom to cast their ballots for.

With Hillary Clinton's formidable eroded lead and Donald Trump's campaign gaining momentum, some Mainers believe their state could contribute to a Trump win on Tuesday.

Resident Steve Hill says Donald Trump's message has caught on in the state.

"When they talk about the issues, I like Trump better because his ideas are the future,” said Hill. “A heck of a lot better than Clinton, because Clinton's are the same old thing."

Around the corner, there's a different view of Donald Trump.

"He doesn't support the American worker, not at all,” said resident Cindy Fent. “He never has in his businesses, and he's cheated small business people. I don't understand how anyone in a middle class situation would support someone like that."

In recent presidential elections, the state of Maine has tended to support the democrats. But certain regions have been Republican strongholds. That’s something that’s starting to be clear in other regions.

Resident Dwight Smith is leaning toward Trump, but he's not happy with either campaign.

"They're not getting down to the business points,” he said. “They're just throwing low blows at each other. It's doesn't look good for our country."

Maine is one of only two states where electoral votes are not necessarily winner-take-all, but can be divided among the candidates depending on the popular vote.

"We've still got a couple of days to go, and eastern Maine has really woken up and I think maybe the second district will go Trump," said Hill.

With the race getting closer and closer every day, both sides agree that every vote will make a difference.

With files from CTV Atlantic’s Mike Cameron.