Incumbent Republican Justin Fecteau, a teacher and Augusta business owner, is being challenged for his seat by developer Adam Turner, a Democrat.
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Local, statewide and national political news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
The House has passed a resolution condemning unwanted, unnecessary medical procedures on individuals without their full, informed consent.
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Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Maine, News, Politics
Former Army doctor, conservative Republican Jay Allen faces uphill battle
The 59-year-old midcoast resident is still trying to gain name recognition less than a month before the election in the 1st District.
Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Maine, News, Politics
In seeking 7th House term, Chellie Pingree sees work left to do
If re-elected next month, she says she will continue to work on the issues that are at the top of her priority lists, including local agriculture, nutrition, climate change, health care and support for veterans.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Senate candidate Lisa Savage hopes ranked-choice will boost progressive campaign
The teacher and activist from Solon faces a steep challenge from the major party candidates, but is hoping ranked-choice voting will help pave the way for independents.
Posted inElection 2020, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Politics
Elizabeth Warren urges Lewiston crowd to oust Republicans in ‘life and death’ election
Stumping for Joe Biden on Saturday, the Massachusetts Democrat asked Mainers to hold President Trump and Susan Collins accountable.
Posted inElection 2020, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Maine’s Senate race: Health care divides candidates, remains a hot issue on the campaign trail
The four Maine contenders for U.S. Senate each have different takes on what’s needed to improve America’s health care system.
Posted inElection 2020, Maine, Morning Sentinel
State Sen. Scott Cyrway faces opposition from Hilary Koch in District 16
Cyrway, a Republican, has served in his seat since 2014, while Koch, a Democrat, won election to the Waterville Charter Commission, outpolling Mayor Nick Isgro.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
A senior warning sign for Trump: ‘Go Biden’ cry at The Villages
Aides say the president has seen an alarming drop in support among older adults.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Democrats walk tightrope on Supreme Court nominee’s faith
They will try to probe her views on abortion, health care access and gay marriage without running afoul of the Constitution’s prohibition against a religious test for public officials.