Fresh from reclaiming their majorities, Democrats choose Mark Eves of North Berwick as speaker of the House and Justin Alfond to preside over the Senate.
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In control of State House, Democrats to aid workers
‘We’ve got their back,’ the party chairman says after reclaiming the majorities it lost in 2010.
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His legislative base voted out, will ‘street-fighter’ LePage adjust?
In recent weeks, Gov. LePage has appeared, at times, like a man without a country. Now, he’s a man without a Legislature.
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Maine Democrats take back Legislature
Gov. Paul LePage calls on legislators to put aside political rhetoric.
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In video, LePage slams education policy attacks
Supporters of public schools have run election ads critical of the governor’s policies supporting virtual charter schools and for-profit education.
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Sky’s the limit in the battle for Legislature
Outside groups are spending unprecedented amounts to gain a say in future policy decisions.
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Maine campaign spending by outside groups shatters record
For the first time, outside groups have spent over $100,000 on eight state Senate races, including three races over $200,000.
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Democrats buoyed by early ballot tally
Republicans dismiss their lagging absentee ballot totals saying they’re old-schoolers who like to vote in person.
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LePage slams feds’ request on Medicaid cuts
The governor says the request for information is an attempt to “reset the clock” until after the election.
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Maine Democrats have edge in early voting numbers
Democrats say the figures reflect their closing of enthusiasm gap, Republicans not convinced.