The president returns to the issue amid disapproval of his administration’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic and growing uncertainty about the future of the Affordable Care Act.
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Posted inElection 2020, Maine, News, Politics
TV ad tries to tie Gideon to controversial ‘defund the police’ movement
Democrat Sara Gideon, however, has said she opposes defunding the police, and the ad from the National Republican Senatorial Committee leaves out facts about her vote on a state appropriations bill.
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Posted inElection 2020, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Incumbent Bellows faces challenge from Hallowell Mayor Walker for Maine Senate
Mark Walker, the Republican mayor of a largely liberal city, is opposing Democratic state Sen. Shenna Bellows, a two-term incumbent from Manchester, for the District 14 seat.
Posted inElection 2020, Maine, Politics
Maine Republicans make last-ditch attack on ranked-choice presidential tally
The Maine Republican Party is asking the state supreme court to put on hold its ruling that allowed ranked-choice voting, so the party can appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Posted inElection 2020
Colleen Madigan, Maine House 110
Social media accounts Facebook: Colleen Madigan for Maine House Occupation: Social worker Education: M.S.W. – Boston College Graduate School of Social Work; B.A. William Paterson College Community Organizations: Eagle Scout Review Board Personal information (hobbies, etc.): Knitting, reading, gardening Family status: Married Years in the Legislature: Maine House of Representatives, four years; Maine State Senate, […]
Posted inElection 2020, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Two Winslow Town Council seats contested in election
In District 3, incumbent councilor Jerry Quirion is challenged by Fran Hudson and Bert Bilodeau, while District 1, Esther Bullard and Peter Drapeau are vying for the seat.
Posted inElection 2020, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Politics
Donald Trump Jr. fires up a crowd in Auburn
The president’s eldest son made a quick campaign stop Thursday at Rolly’s Diner.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Lawmakers from both parties denounce Trump’s assertion on power transfer
Congressional leaders, including Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, reject the president’s position that he’ll ‘see what happens’ before abiding by the election outcome.
Posted inElection 2020
Michael Lemelin, Maine House 88
Social media accounts Facebook Website Occupation: Former Professional pilot, Business Owner Education: Aerospace Engineering Community Organizations: Knights of Columbus Chair of the Chelsea Planning Board RSU 12 School Board President Sebago Harbor Association Personal information (hobbies, etc.): I am caregiver of my son, Christian, who has multiple disabilities and is deaf. Family status: Married with […]