Susan Collins, Maine’s longtime Republican senator, keeps her message simple and reaps the benefits of incumbency.
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Race for the U.S. Senate: The first-timer
Shenna Bellows, the Democratic long-shot challenger, casts her gritty campaign in broader, national terms.
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At LePage-free debate, Michaud seeks not to engage Cutler
The Democrat and the independent candidate shared the spotlight in Lewiston, while the governor attended a ceremony in Washington County.
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Familiar Maine Senate foes square off in Lincoln County
As it was in 2012, the race between Democrat Chris Johnson and Republican Les Fossel could be crucial to party control of Maine’s upper chamber.
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Cain outraises Poliquin in Maine’s 2nd District, but he has more cash left
By September’s end, the Democrat and Republican vying for U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud’s seat probably raised more than any two U.S. House hopefuls in state history.
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Michaud, Cutler spar in Lewiston debate
The event is one of several held this week, but Gov. LePage had alternate plans to attend a paper mill ribbon cutting in Washington County.
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Michaud, Cutler spar in Lewiston debate
The event is one of several held this week, but Gov. LePage had alternate plans to attend a paper mill ribbon cutting in Washington County.
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Fact checking the second Maine gubernatorial debate
We look at the candidates’ claims in context.
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Area voters say Waterville governor’s forum didn’t change or make up minds
Paul LePage, Mike Michaud and Eliot Cutler met for their second debate at Thomas College in Waterville Thursday.
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New polls show LePage and Michaud in tight race, while Cutler trails
One gives LePage a 5-point edge and the other has Michaud ahead by 2 points, but both results are within or very close to the polls’ margins of error.