The congressman, a grandson of Robert F. Kennedy, filed a statement of candidacy with the Federal Election Commission on Monday.
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Lawmakers pass transportation bonds but reject other borrowing backed by Mills
Republicans follow through on their vow to support bonds for transportation infrastructure while opposing borrowing to finance land conservation, broadband and environmental initiatives.
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Ex-Arizona sheriff Arpaio wants his old job back
The former Phoenix sheriff was pardoned by the president on a conviction related to sweeps aimed at rounding up immigrants in the country illegally.
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Last-ditch effort underway to use ranked-choice voting in March primaries
Supporters argue that Mainers should be able to use ranked-choice voting in the presidential primaries, but first they need to convince lawmakers one more time.
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Ex-Rep. Joe Walsh to challenge Trump in 2020 GOP primary
The former Illinois congressman, who has soured on President Trump since voting for him in 2016, said Sunday ‘there needs to be an alternative’ to him.
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Complaint filed against Maine House Speaker Sara Gideon over reimbursements
Gideon is seeking her party’s nomination to run against Republican Sen. Susan Collins.
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Buttigieg brings message of hope to supporters at campaign event in Portland
Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg lashes out at President Trump, telling a packed house that the darkness emanating from the White House is dividing the nation.
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Female Trump backers try to sell his message
Mindful of his lingering gap with women, the president’s re-election campaign has female surrogates fanning out across the country.
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Democrats see opening on economy, but resist cheering recession
The presidential candidates seek a delicate balance as the U.S. economy flashes warning signs.
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LePage, Moody and Poliquin gather at Republican forum to boost Trump, bash Mills
A media event in Gorham highlights the president’s tax cuts and criticizes Maine’s Democratic Gov. Janet Mills.