The U.S. Senate candidate called for more federal government investment in local communities.
Elections
4 Republican candidates will face off in June 9 primary for Franklin County commissioner
Each of the terms for District 4 and District 5 will be 4 years.
National Democrats back Joe Baldacci in 2nd Congressional District
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is throwing its support behind Baldacci in the crowded primary, the winner of which will face former Gov. Paul LePage.
With Mills out, Maine Democratic convention is colored in shades of Platner
‘He’s saying everything I want to hear,’ one delegate, a Mills fan, said.
With Maine Senate primary cooling off, attention turns to the governor’s race
Maine voters have a new race to focus on — at least for now.
Graham Platner or Susan Collins? Maine has never had a choice like this.
The unusual nature of this race will bring national money and attention to Maine. Political analysts say the candidates are the perfect contrast in styles.
Who’s endorsing Graham Platner now, and who still isn’t backing him?
With Gov. Janet Mills out of the Democratic primary, an array of Maine Democrats came out Thursday and Friday in support of Platner’s bid to unseat U.S. Sen. Susan Collins.
How Democrats running for governor say they differ from Janet Mills
At their first televised debate ahead of the June 9 primary, the 5 Democrats running to succeed Mills weighed in on her moves as governor.
Live updates: Platner vs. Collins Senate race starts to take shape after Mills’ exit
Both the Republican senator and the Democratic candidate made appearances in southern Maine on Friday morning, a day after the governor ended her campaign.
Graham Platner, supporters celebrate as Janet Mills ends U.S. Senate bid
With the governor out of the race, Platner is turning his attention to a likely general election matchup against Susan Collins.