The governor objected to appearing on the stage with candidates Eliot Cutler and Mike Michaud.
Maine Governor’s race
Campaigns’ TV spending likely to rocket past that of 2010
Most ads seen so far are positive portrayals of the candidates, which is typical of such campaigns several weeks before the election.
Left, right clash over secret Michaud strategy call recording
Maine Heritage Policy Center says the call itself violated federal law, while the Maine People’s Alliance says recording the call was illegal.
Maine’s economy a focus of governor’s race
The state’s economy has shown a mix of successes and setbacks, giving candidates plenty to cheer or complain about.
The working life of Mike Michaud
His nearly 30 years as a millworker and his close ties to organized labor shape the Democratic candidate’s political identity.
Social Security advocates endorse Michaud in Maine governor’s race
The head of the group says it made a rare endorsement because of differences among the three candidates on Social Security and Medicaid expansion.
Bill Clinton tells Maine crowd Michaud is a uniting force
The former president addresses about 1,600 Democratic supporters in Portland, lending a national spotlight to Mike Michaud’s campaign.
Maine candidates for governor to speak at energy forum
The three are scheduled to present their energy policies at an upcoming E2Tech event at USM.
Cutler proposes reforms to Maine election system
Independent candidate Eliot Cutler’s proposals include an open primary or adoption of ranked choice voting.
Ethics board OKs increase in donations to gubernatorial campaigns
The decision benefits independent candidate Eliot Cutler the most, but also opens the door for additional donations to the Michaud and LePage campaigns.