The filing says the election method ‘strikes at the heart of the party’s right’ to free association.
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Maine Democrats hear from candidates for governor at state convention
Six of the seven hopefuls take to the stage to distinguish themselves – and to show unity
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U.S. too passive, vulnerable to elections cyberthreat, Sen. King says
We should announce how we’ll retaliate now as a way to deter attacks, he says, while also discussing President Trump, immigration, improved prospects for gun control and more.
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Democrat Mark Dion wants to add governor to his varied resume
The Lewiston native’s job credentials range from melting metal at a brass foundry to practicing law.
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Garrett Mason, of Lisbon, first to qualify for gubernatorial primary ballot
The Maine Senate majority leader thanked volunteers for gathering signatures, and he anticipates having enough donations to qualify as a Maine Clean Elections candidate.
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Democrat Adam Cote leads Blaine House candidates in campaign fundraising
But he had a head start on fellow Democrat Janet Mills, who raised the most during the last 6 months of 2017. Shawn Moody leads the Republican field, contributing $150,000 of his own money.
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York County casino drive spent $146 per vote in futile bid to win voter approval
Backers poured $8.8 million into a petition drive and referendum campaign that captured only 57,000 votes, likely the most costly campaign per vote in state history.
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Shawn Moody announces bid for governor, this time as a Republican
The owner of a chain of auto body shops, who says Mainers are tired of simply getting by, becomes the 5th Republican and 21st candidate in the race to replace Gov. LePage in 2018.
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With crowded field in governor’s race, Maine clean elections fund could face shortfall in 2018
The fund, often tapped to balance state budgets, may need more money if enough candidates quality for public financing.