Charles’ plans to cut the state budget and eliminate Maine’s income tax in 4 years drew the brunt of attacks Wednesday in the first televised debate to feature all 7 candidates in the Republican primary for governor.
Rachel Ohm
Staff Writer
Rachel covers state government and politics for the Portland Press Herald. It’s her third beat at the paper after stints covering City Hall and education. Prior to her arrival at the Press Herald in the summer of 2019, Rachel worked at the Morning Sentinel in Waterville, covering Franklin and Somerset counties, and the Knoxville News Sentinel in Knoxville, Tennessee, covering higher education. She has a master’s degree in journalism from New York University and when she’s not writing and reporting enjoys running, cooking and traveling to new places.
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Absentee voting has started in the Maine primary. Here’s what you need to know.
With one month to go until the June 9 primaries, voters can now cast absentee ballots for U.S. Senate, Maine governor and other races.
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Hannah Pingree grew up in Maine politics. Is she the next governor?
The former speaker of the Maine House and daughter of U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree has lots of support from other state leaders, but she faces a challenge in a crowded race where many voters are undecided.
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National Democrats pour $9M into Maine governor’s race
Pine Tree State Prosperity, which is affiliated with the Democratic Governors Association, is planning to spend the money on ads closer to the general election.
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Maine ethics commission to seek legal opinion on campaign tactic by Democratic governor hopefuls
The commission indicated it likely won’t pursue any action against Nirav Shah, Hannah Pingree or Troy Jackson, but will look to issue guidance on the risks that come with ‘red boxing.’
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‘I think he might be in bed’: Maine Republican governor candidates attack Bobby Charles for skipping debate
Six of the 7 candidates in the Republican primary appeared at a debate hosted by WMTW Tuesday night.
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Could the Maine budget be overturned in a people’s veto?
The Maine Department of the Secretary of State released language Tuesday for a proposed ballot question seeking to overturn the supplemental budget, but the applicant behind the effort said he is no longer pursuing it.
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With Maine Senate primary cooling off, attention turns to the governor’s race
Maine voters have a new race to focus on — at least for now.
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How Democrats running for governor say they differ from Janet Mills
At their first televised debate ahead of the June 9 primary, the 5 Democrats running to succeed Mills weighed in on her moves as governor.
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Controversial campaign tactic by Democratic governor candidates gets ethics scrutiny
The Maine ethics commission received complaints about the use of ‘red boxing’ by Nirav Shah, Hannah Pingree and Troy Jackson.