If Trump can claim both states and hold onto North Carolina and Arizona while playing defense in Georgia and Ohio, which he won handily in 2016 but where Biden is now competitive, he will win.
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Incumbent Skolfield faces challenger Bourgelais in House District 112
Thomas Skolfield, a Republican, looks for his fourth straight term facing Democrat and newcomer Peter Bourgelais.
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Donald Trump’s best path to victory hinges on Florida and Pennsylvania
President Donald Trump still has a path to the 270 Electoral College votes he needs to win reelection
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U.S. officials link Iran to emails meant to intimidate voters
John Ratcliffe, the national intelligence director, and FBI Director Chris Wray say the U.S. will impose costs on any foreign countries interfering in the 2020 U.S. election.
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Green Party’s Howie Hawkins hopes nation chooses ranked-choice voting
Greens are optimistic that Lisa Savage may do well in Maine’s four-way U.S. Senate race.
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How Trump plowed through $1 billion, losing cash advantage
Joe Biden and his Democratic allies are on pace to dump $142 million into ads in the closing days of the campaign, outspending Republicans by more than 2-to-1.
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How to avoid signature problems when you vote absentee
Maine law requires local election officials to match the signature on your absentee ballot application to your absentee ballot.
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Gov. Mills said, ‘I voted for change,’ as she turned in her absentee ballot
Governor Janet Mills said that town clerks will have up to a week ahead of time to begin tabulating ballots to prepare for potentially 57% of Mainers voting by absentee ballots.
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ACLU launches voter protection hotline in Maine
The organization said the hotline is designed to help any voter with registration, casting an absentee ballot or voting at the polls.
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McConnell warns White House that COVID relief deal could divide Republicans
President Trump is hoping for an agreement before the election, eager to announce another round of $1,200 direct payments going out under his name.