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Central Maine general election races take shape

by Jessica Lowell July 25, 2016July 26, 2016

Monday was the deadline for replacements to be named for primary election candidates who have withdrawn, setting the stage for November.

Business, Elections, Politics

As the market goes, so goes November election?

by Lu Wang July 19, 2016

When stocks rally in the months leading up to the presidential election  – as they are right now – the incumbent party wins 86 percent of the time.

Elections, House, News, Politics

Cain again outraises Poliquin in latest filing

by Rachel Ohm July 16, 2016July 16, 2016

Democratic congressional candidate Emily Cain reported raising about $129,000 more than U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin in the second quarter of 2016, but the Republican incumbent still has a roughly $1 million lead in cash in hand.

Elections, House, News, Politics

Unpredictable presidential race may swing outcome of Maine’s 2nd district

by Rachel Ohm July 16, 2016July 16, 2016

Clinton vs. Trump is expected to boost voter turnout, which could tip the scales in the 2nd Congressional District rematch between Bruce Poliquin and Emily Cain.

House, Local & State, News, Politics

Stakes are high in Poliquin-Cain 2nd District rematch

by Rachel Ohm June 25, 2016June 26, 2016

An unpredictable presidential campaign and a fight by Democrats to regain control of the U.S. House means national eyes — and money — are on the Maine race.

Elections, Local & State, News, Politics

Maine Republican congressional primary likely headed to a recount

by Kevin Miller June 15, 2016June 15, 2016

Mark Holbrook and Ande Smith were separated by just 58 votes, with one precinct yet to report, in the race to challenge U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree this fall.