With less than 10 weeks to the elections, Republicans and Democrats who assess this fall’s midterm contests say the power of incumbency trumps the sour public mood and antipathy toward gridlocked Washington.
Elections 2014
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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.
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Cutler proposes reforms to Maine election system
Independent candidate Eliot Cutler’s proposals include an open primary or adoption of ranked choice voting.
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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.
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Cutler takes on LePage over welfare
The independent candidate says the governor has ‘sound solutions,’ but hasn’t fixed the problems.
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Head of Planned Parenthood to rally for Michaud
Cecile Richards is hosting a “Women for Mike” rally outside of Portland City Hall on Wednesday.
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Angus King: For Maine governor, go with the independent
The senator makes his support for Eliot Cutler official, saying Cutler is free to work with both parties in Augusta and has a strong business background.
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Early voting trend ripples through Maine’s gubernatorial race
In 2010, almost a quarter of Maine voters cast ballots before Election Day. Some say it gives political parties an edge and forces all candidates to alter their campaign tactics.
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Betsy Smith no longer leader of Cutler PAC
Smith resigned from Campaign for Maine on July 15, and says her goals and strategies differed from the organization’s.
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Waterville Democrats nominate candidate for mayor
Nominee Steve Aucoin said he hopes to use the role of mayor to build unity in Waterville city government.