Volunteers for Republicans and Democrats are working for votes in the two races, one of which looks close, before Tuesday’s primary.
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Senate candidate Shenna Bellows to walk the length of Maine
Bellows will walk the 350 miles from Houlton to Kittery as she tries to unseat Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins.
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Posted inMaine Governor's race, News, Politics
Michaud proposes anti-fraud plan
The Democrat’s rivals for governor say the mechanisms for welfare oversight already exist.
Posted inElections, Local & State, News, Politics
Election officials won’t investigate Cumberland County sheriff’s race
Sheriff Kevin Joyce alleged that his primary opponent Michael Edes coordinated with a political action committee that has spent $100,000 to influence the race.
Posted inPolitics, Senate
Mississippi Senate race gets marquee billing on night of primaries
The tea party is trying to topple an establishment favorite following losses in four other states.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics, Senate
Gabrielle Giffords’ gun-control group to back Susan Collins
The group says it wants leaders who ‘shatter the tired myth that you can’t be pro-gun rights and pro-gun violence prevention.’
Posted inHouse, Politics
Republican candidates in 2nd District face health care conundrum
Getting rid of some parts of the Affordable Care Act while keeping other parts could destabilize the law.
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Sen. Collins raises more than $5 million in re-election bid
Meanwhile, her Democratic challenger Shenna Bellows surpasses $1 million in total fundraising.
Posted inPolitics, Senate
McConnell dispatches tea party favorite in Kentucky
Control of the U.S. Senate could hinge on Kentucky’s outcome.
Posted inPolitics, Senate
Senate Republicans block tax break measure
The bill would have extended more than 50 tax breaks affecting millions of businesses and individuals.