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.
Elections
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.
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.
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.
Campaign notebook: Christie returning to Maine to boost GOP, LePage
For the Democrats, strategist James Carville will be in Freeport on Sunday.
Bellows defends endorsement statement in Waterville
The Democratic U.S. Senate candidate denies GOP claims she misrepresented an AFL-CIO endorsement.
Cutler takes risk, accepts endorsement of gun-control group
Maine Citizens Against Handgun Violence says the independent’s position on universal background checks separates him from Michaud and LePage.
Michaud leads in cash on hand, with LePage close, Cutler trailing
Eliot Cutler and Mike Michaud both have raised about $2 million, although Cutler has provided nearly half of his money from his own pocket.
The Early Years: Eliot Cutler
The son of a Bangor doctor and a community-minded mom, the gubernatorial candidate developed an early passion for success and service, and a desire to give back to his home state.