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Politics
Local, statewide and national political news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inElection 2020
How Trump, Biden are preparing for first presidential debate
The president has decided to skip any formal preparation, while Biden is approaching the match-up aggressively.
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
How Maine’s Congressional delegation voted this week
Congressional votes for the week of Sept. 18-24.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
Trump expected to nominate conservative Barrett to Supreme Court
The White House indicates to congressional Republicans and outside allies that the pick will be the federal judge from Indiana.
Posted inElection 2020, Kennebec Journal, Local Elections, Maine
Former representative Pierce vying to win back seat from Hepler in Maine House District 53
State Rep. Allison Hepler, D-Woolwich, is facing a challenge from Jeffrey Pierce, who she defeated in 2018 for the District 53 seat in the state House of Representatives.
Posted inElection 2020, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville voters to decide contested races for City Council, Board of Education
Voters in Ward 4 on Nov. 3 will also consider choices in a three-way race for Kennebec Water District Board of Trustees.
Posted inElection 2020, Morning Sentinel, Politics
Incumbent Oakland representative looks for third term in House District 77
Michael Perkins, a Republican, wants to keep representing Sidney and part of Oakland in the State House and is challenged by Democrat Marion Menair, who declined to be interviewed for this story.
Posted inElection 2020, Kennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Sayers challenging Mason for Kennebec County sheriff’s post
Ken Mason, who has served as Kennebec County sheriff for one term, is being challenged by Michael Sayers, an Oakland police officer.
Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Maine, News, Politics
EqualityMaine endorses Gideon in U.S. Senate race
The equal rights group hasn’t backed an opponent of U.S. Sen. Susan Collins since 2002.
Posted inElection 2020, Maine, News, Politics
Gideon has small lead over Collins among likely Maine voters in new Colby poll
The survey of 847 likely voters also shows Democrat Joe Biden running well ahead of President Trump, with the margin tighter in the 2nd Congressional District.