While most are wrapped up in the presidential race, Mainers will need to make an important choice in June in the 1st Congressional District.

And Saturday’s Kennebec County Republican caucus offered a glimpse into a primary race that’s so far been overshadowed by the crowded Democratic field.

For Republicans, there are two choices: Dean Scontras of Eliot and Charlie Summers of Scarborough.

Neither attended the county caucus.

Scontras went to other caucuses around the state, and Summers is deployed in Iraq.

Both sent able surrogates.

In fact, the best speech of the day was delivered by Dan Schuberth of the Scontras campaign.

Schuberth, a 20-something, unclipped the microphone from the podium and stood out front, just like they teach you in speech class. He spoke loudly and firmly, monitored the audience response, and recapped his three main points at the end — just like they teach you in speech class.

“We are proudly carrying forward the banner of the Reagan revolution!” he boomed.

His speech was followed by Tricia Summers, daughter of Charlie Summers. She was interrupted by applause more than once when she mentioned that her father is currently serving in Iraq.

More soft spoken, she effectively made her points.

“He is the candidate who can go in in November and win back the 1st Congressional District in Maine,” she said.

Both camps have good Web sites that outline their positions.

They can be found at: teamdean08.com and summersforcongress.org.