If elected, the rural Democratic congressman would be the first openly gay candidate in the U.S. to win a governor’s race.
Randy Billings
Staff Writer
Randy Billings is a government watchdog and political reporter who has been the State House bureau chief since 2021. He was named the Maine Press Association’s Journalist of the Year in 2020. He joined the Press Herald in 2012 as the Portland City Hall reporter, where his beat touched on a wide range of topics, including municipal government, immigration, homelessness, housing and social services. Prior to that, he worked at various weeklies as well as business and arts publications. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Maine, Orono. He lives in North Yarmouth with his wife and two children and enjoys the outdoors and playing his upright bass.
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Eliot Cutler unveils economic plan aimed at women
It would address the wage gap, reproductive freedom and domestic violence, among other issues.
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Augusta, Waterville coming up big for LePage
The Governor’s strongest campaign support is in central Maine, Democratic foe Michaud has statewide backing and independent Cutler’s comes from well-to-do southern communities.
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New nonpartisan, grass-roots group forms in Maine, will publish voter guide in fall
Several members leave the Maine League of Young Voters to found The Voter Education Brigade.
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LePage vetoes harsher drunken-driving penalties
A legislator and legal officials question his decision on a bill targeting repeat felony offenders. The governor says the bill didn’t go far enough.
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Obamacare gives Maine voters a clash of candidates
The issue highlights big differences among Maine’s three gubernatorial candidates and hands the parties something to ‘fire up the base.’
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Pro-choice group’s endorsement of Michaud draws criticism from Cutler
Eliot Cutler’s campaign says what Michaud calls an evolution on the issue just shows a lack of conviction.
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Clean-energy views add heat to Maine governor’s race
In a day of staking out positions, Gov. LePage says pro-renewables policies cost money and jobs, clashing with his two rivals’ support for solar and wind.
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Portland panel OKs Nova Scotia ferry lease
The full City Council will take up the agreement April 7. Meanwhile, the Nova Star is set to leave Singapore for Nova Scotia on Friday.
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Michaud outlines strategies for economic growth
The multifaceted plan calls for a higher minimum wage and new spending on business and education. His rivals for governor are unimpressed.