This year’s race is a closely watched rematch between Cain and Republican incumbent Bruce Poliquin.
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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In 2nd District ad blitzes, body-shaming emerges as polarizing issue
Body-shaming has become a campaign issue in Maine’s 2nd District after a national Republican group targeted Emily Cain about weight screening legislation.
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Bruce Poliquin targeted in new $500,000 ad buy from veterans’ group
The ad, released Wednesday, is part of a $9 million campaign by VoteVets to target Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and other political candidates.
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Veterans’ group targets US Rep. Bruce Poliquin in new $500K ad buy
The ad, released Wednesday, is part of a $9 million campaign by VoteVets, an independent group supporting veterans’ interests, to target GOP presidential pick Donald Trump and other candidates.
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Poliquin plans to give away Wells Fargo campaign donation
Democrats dismiss the Republican’s move as a political stunt.
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Poliquin reportedly giving up Wells Fargo donation after campaign criticism
A report that U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin will give up $2,000 from the bank after it was fined $185 million for scamming customers has drawn flak from Democrats, including his 2nd District election opponent.
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Cause of Detroit house fire under investigation
The Monday morning fire heavily damaged a home on Basford Road although the couple who lived there and their dogs were able to get out safely, according to the Detroit fire chief.
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Norridgewock selectmen to discuss terms of code enforcement officer resignation
A recording of the Norridgewock Board of Selectmen’s meeting from Sept. 7 shows board members agreeing to write a positive recommendation for Frank Tracy and clearing his personnel file of “anything detrimental” after he said he would resign.
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Outside money flows into Maine’s 2nd District as race gets national attention
With the political parties battling for control of Congress, the race between Emily Cain and Bruce Poliquin is seen as an important toss-up.
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Outside spending surges in Maine’s 2nd District race
The race between U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin and Emily Cain is the most expensive in Maine history and is attracting spending from the national parties and political action committees.