It’s looking as though Republicans could win a slim House majority, which means individual members or small blocs of members could wield disproportionate clout among Republicans.
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Biden, DeSantis get midterm jump on Trump as 2024 White House race begins
Even with ballots still being counted and control of Congress up in the air, the three men quickly took center stage as White House contenders.
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Posted inElection 2022, Nation & World, News, Politics
In election, support for abortion rights was about much more
Support for abortion rights drove women to the polls in Tuesday’s elections.
Posted inBusiness, Election 2022, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, Politics
Little by little, the Legislature is becoming more diverse
With the swearing in of newly elected representatives and senators next month, the Maine Legislature will include a total of five members who are Black.
Posted inElection 2022, Elections, Local Elections, Morning Sentinel
Norridgewock voters OK land purchase for food pantry
A 2.5-acre parcel near the town’s center is to be purchased for about $100,000 so a food pantry can open, replacing one that closed earlier, according to Town Manager Richard LaBelle.
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Biden to meet China’s Xi on Monday for Taiwan, Russia talks
Biden told reporters that he intends to discuss growing tensions between Washington and Beijing, trade policies and Beijing’s relationship with Russia.
Posted inElection 2022, Maine
Jared Golden claims victory in Maine’s 2nd District
Though some votes are not yet tallied, the Lewiston Democrat said his lead is too large for challengers to overcome
Posted inElection 2022, Nation & World, Politics
Democrats buck midterm history to win control of 4 states
Even with Democratic gains, Republicans still will control more states and more total legislative seats.
Posted inElection 2022, Maine, News, Politics
LePage’s loss leaves Maine Republicans at a crossroads
The political showdown between Janet Mills and Paul LePage began as a national race to watch. Though it ended with little drama on Election Day, LePage’s defeat could usher in a new era for the state’s Republican Party.
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Trump urged to delay 2024 launch after Republicans’ uneven election
Former President Donald Trump sought to use the midterms as an opportunity to prove his enduring political influence after losing the White House in 2020.