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Maine’s four presidential electors have divided their tallies for the second time in state history
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Maine’s four presidential electors have divided their tallies for the second time in state history
Maine Gov. Paul LePage acknowledges cheers during his second inauguration at the Augusta Civic Center on Jan. 7, 2015. The two-term Republican governor ends an eventful and tumultuous era in the Blaine House this week. Check out a selection of photos from LePage's days in office online at pressherald.com and inside on Page A14.
Gov. Paul LePage speaks during the Republican Party State Convention in 2012.
2010: Gubernatorial candidate Paul LePage and his supporters in Waterville react to news of his victory in the Republican primary. LePage won 38 percent of the vote in a field of seven candidates.
2014: Seeking a second term, incumbent Gov. Paul LePage faced challengers Eliot Cutler, left, an independent, and Democrat Mike Michaud.
2014: A jubilant Gov. Paul LePage greets supporters in Lewiston after winning re-election. He has lately suggested he could return in 2022.
2016: The governor introduces presidential candidate Donald Trump at a Portland rally. As leaders, they beg comparisons.
2016: Gov. Paul LePage repeatedly stirred controversy by injecting race into political discourse, including debate over the opioid crisis.
2017: Republican Gov. Paul LePage made prolific use of his veto pen, rejecting a record 600-plus bills during his eight years in office.
