The 68-year-old, Harley Davidson-riding, politically independent former two-term governor weathered a storm of negative television ads from out-of-state groups trying to elect a Republican majority to the Senate.
Elections
Posted inHouse, News, Politics, Senate
Pingree declares victory in U.S. House race
Buoyed by strong support in Portland and farther up the coast toward her hometown of North Haven, Pingree solidified the 1st District’s reputation as reliably Democratic.
advertisement
Posted inHouse, News, Politics
Ethics panel: Spending illegally coordinated
The commission met in a special session Monday after the Maine Democratic Party filed a complaint alleging illegal coordination between the campaign for Mike Nadeau of Fort Kent and an outside group that spent nearly $1,500 on his behalf.
Posted inHouse, Politics
In Maine’s 2nd District, no rest until polls close
Mike Michaud and Kevin Raye are both optimistic but will keep spreading their message on Tuesday.
Posted inHouse, News, Politics, Senate
5 things to know about the Maine election
NUMBER ONE: Polling places open between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. on Election Day, depending on the town. All voting places close at 8 p.m.
Posted inHouse, News, Politics, Senate
Americans face prospect of status quo Congress
Despite more than $2 billion in election spending, Americans likely will elect a Congress as divided as the one they’ve complained about for two years.
Posted inPolitics, Senate
Poll: Romney slicing into Obama’s lead in Maine
Romney gains among men in the latest Maine survey, but Obama still holds a 7-percentage-point edge; also, same-sex marriage heads for a showdown.
Posted inPolitics, Senate
Washington Notebook: Regulators raise concerns over impact of Collins’ bill
The proposal would require independent agencies to review proposed rules to gauge their impact on businesses.
Posted inHouse, Politics, Senate
Most Maine top elected officials steer clear of gay-marriage issue
Our U.S. senators say it is a state question, while Gov. LePage offers no comment.
Posted inPolitics, Senate
Race for Snowe’s seat has been hot since its start
The senator’s February surprise touched off a contest that has attracted big national attention and money.