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High-profile primary races for governor, U.S. House and U.S. Senate were the talk of Maine politics this spring. Get to know the candidates.

Matt Dunlap, Joe Baldacci, Paige Loud and Jordan Wood are facing off Thursday night.

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The 1st Congressional District covers much of southern Maine. Two Republicans are vying for their party’s nomination.

by Staff Report May 11, 2026June 3, 2026

The Portland Press Herald and Maine Public sat down with most of the gubernatorial hopefuls for one-on-one interviews.

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Two Republicans voted no, and Collins was not one of them.

by Staff Report April 20, 2026April 22, 2026

The Press Herald, Maine Public Television and NEWS CENTER Maine are hosting a live U.S. Senate Democratic primary debate on May 7.

by Staff Report April 15, 2026April 16, 2026

The total bolsters his U.S. Senate primary run against Gov. Janet Mills, who raised $2.6M.

by Staff Report April 14, 2026April 14, 2026

Lawmakers will debate the measure, which has been approved as a statewide referendum, on Tuesday morning.

by Staff Report April 3, 2026April 3, 2026

‘A president has absolutely no authority to dictate election processes,’ Aaron Frey wrote in a release.