The Vermont senator is a prominent voice for the left wing of the Democratic Party.
Elections
Deporting 12 million unrealistic, Rubio says in New Hampshire stop
The Republican senator from Florida is still debating whether to run for president or seek re-election to the Senate in 2016.
Bush may pin ’16 hopes on common touch
The likely Republican presidential candidate seeks to evade pitfalls that helped sink Mitt Romney.
Rival towns have stake in 2016 presidential race
Chappaqua is home to the Clinton family while nearby Greenwich is home ground for the Bush family.
Republicans’ 2016 presidential field takes shape
Early moves by Jeb Bush and Mitt Romney provoke others to mobilize for the primary race.
Newly elected Augusta officials to take oaths Thursday
Councilors are expected to discuss a special election to fill vacancies.
Mike Michaud reflects on loss, strategy, Eliot Cutler
With parting criticism of his independent rival, Paul LePage and the media, the Democrat prepares to end 20 years in elective office.
Rollins spends six times more than Dowling in Augusta mayor’s race
Mayor David Rollins raised more than $15,000, far outpacing William Dowling on his way to a November win.
Daughter follows mother’s footsteps as secretary of the Maine Senate
Heather Priest, of Augusta, nominated by Roger Katz, has the job held in 1996 by her mother, May Ross Coffin, who was nominated by Bennett Katz.
Capitol Ticker: Mystery solved? Election officials say there may have been a mistake during recount
Close to 30 witnesses, including all clerks involved in the counting of ballots on Long Island, are expected to testify.