Republican Jeffrey Pierce of Dresden is squaring off against incumbent Democrat Peter Kent of Woolwich.
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Maine’s 2nd District candidates debate tax claims, private and public
In their second debate, Democrat Emily Cain and Republican Bruce Poliquin spin a free-wheeling debate that touches on the Ebola virus and energy policy.
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More than 900,000 votes already cast nationally in mid-term election
In Maine over 10,800 ballots have been returned.
Posted inElections 2014, Maine, Maine Governor's race, News, Politics
Debate Fact Check: Medicaid, gun, Ebola claims miss the mark
Maine’s three gubernatorial candidates repeated claims they made in the two previous debates and unveiled a few new ones in their first televised debate Wednesday night in Augusta. Here’s how some of their statements stood up to a Portland Press Herald fact check. 1. Democratic U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud misstated the facts Wednesday when the […]
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O’Brien, former Maine Senate secretary, dies of cancer
Joy O’Brien was the longest serving Maine Senate secretary in state history and was remembered for her legislative expertise.
Posted inElections, House, Maine, Politics
Maine House District 105 candidates clash over jobs, welfare
Republican Joel Stetkis and Democrat Daniel Swain, both of Canaan, are competing to serve Cambridge, Hartland and St. Albans.
Posted inElections, Maine, Politics, Senate
Three square off in Maine Senate District 23
Incumbent Eloise Vitelli faces challenges from Republican Linda Baker and Green Independent Alice Knapp.
Posted inElections, Elections 2014, Maine, Politics
Polls show continued tight race in Maine’s 2nd District
The larger of two polls released Tuesday shows Republican Bruce Poliquin leading Democrat Emily Cain by 5 points.
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Conservative senator takes on Androscoggin County sheriff in Maine SD 22
Republican Sen. Garrett Mason, who won a narrow race in 2012, faces the better-known Guy Desjardins this year.
Posted inElections, House, Maine
District 108 candidates agree on funding education, differ on Medicaid expansion
Karen Kusiak seeks reelection to the seat while John Picchiotti wants to take back the position he held in 2010-2012.