A ballot question will ask voters to express whether they think the proposal is ‘too high’, ‘acceptable’ or ‘too low.’
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Democrat Adam Cote, top fundraiser in race for governor, enters homestretch with the most money
The latest reports show the Sanford attorney has raised more than $970,000, while Garrett Mason, a publicly financed candidate, is the top Republican fundraiser, with more than $736,000 in campaign funds, which includes $37,000 in private donations.
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Party unity takes a back seat as candidates for governor air attack ads with primaries drawing near
The perceived frontrunners – Democrat Janet Mills and Republican Shawn Moody – are coming under fire from their competitors as the four Republicans and seven Democrats jockey for position before the voting June 12.
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Lauzon withdraws from House race
The Biddeford man and advocate for sexually abused children plans to attend law school and said he may consider other political opportunities in the future.
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Herb Adams challenging Rep. Rachel Talbot Ross in District 40 Democratic primary
With no Republicans running for the Portland seat, the primary will probably decide the ultimate winner.
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Democrat running for governor fined $300 for campaign finance violations
Former state Rep. Diane Russell of Portland was penalized for not providing enough detail about her spending.
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Judge denies Republicans’ bid to escape ranked-choice voting in June 12 primaries
Barring an appeal, the win-with-over-50% system will be used in the Maine party’s races for governor and a House seat.
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He’s disqualified as a U.S. Senate candidate, but Max Linn is still posting campaign signs
Linn has been ruled out of the June 12 Republican primary because he didn’t collect enough valid voter signatures, but roadside signs that hail him as ‘Trump strong’ are still going up.
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State lawmaker submits enough signatures to challenge Rep. Pingree
Independent Rep. Marty Grohman of Biddeford, a former Democrat, will look to win the 1st Congressional District seat.
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Solutions to opioid crisis separate candidates for Maine governor
Democrats and Republicans differ over Medicaid expansion to provide more treatment and on the need for more law enforcement.