Vermont’s independent senator had supported President Biden’s reelection bid and has yet to endorse a new Democratic candidate, even as the party has flocked to Vice President Kamala Harris.
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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Maine Democratic delegates vote to support Harris in presidential race
The delegates, as well as some superdelegates, attended a virtual meeting Monday night and voted unanimously to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as the nominee.
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Maine lawmakers want to rein in vague ‘concept bills,’ late-night votes
The proposed changes, which include limiting the number of bills each lawmaker can submit, come after chaotic legislative sessions and clashes over procedures.
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Rep. Jared Golden holds big fundraising lead over Republican challenger
Maine’s 2nd District incumbent has nearly $3.3 million in unspent campaign funds, while Austin Theriault has roughly $900,000 in cash on hand, according to new finance reports.
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Maine Republicans, delegates optimistic heading into national convention
In just 2 weeks, the political tides have turned, with former President Donald Trump riding high, despite being convicted of 34 felonies, and President Biden fighting for his political survival after a disastrous debate.
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Pingree says Biden needs to allay concerns about candidacy
Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-1st District, had been silent on Biden’s candidacy while other Democrats have called for him to step aside.
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Last Maine gun show before waiting period law takes effect will raise money for court challenge
Proceeds from the gun show this weekend in Augusta will be donated to an effort to overturn a new 72-hour waiting period through the courts.
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Rep. Jared Golden skips meeting of House Democrats concerned about Biden’s candidacy
The Maine 2nd District Democrat is in one of the most competitive House races in the country this fall and represents a district carried by former Republican President Donald Trump in the last 2 elections.
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Q&A: Who are Maine’s delegates to the Democratic National Convention, and what will they do?
Maine is sending 32 delegates, plus 2 alternates, to the convention taking place from Aug. 19-24 in Chicago.
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FAA investigates near-collision at Portland Jetport
The incident Tuesday appears to involve a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 that took off on a closed runway where an airport vehicle was conducting a safety inspection.