A primary will select the party’s challenger against U.S. Rep. Jared Golden next year.
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Cape Elizabeth Republican announces 1st District campaign for Congress
Andrew Piantidosi asked for the support of voters in an email that was sent out by the Maine Republican Party Thursday.
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Trump and 5 rivals qualify for Republican presidential primary ballot in Maine
States around the country are facing legal challenges about whether Donald Trump should be barred from the presidential ballot because of his role in the Jan. 6 riots, but no challenges are pending in Maine.
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What if Donald Trump is convicted? The 2024 Republican convention rules don’t address the issue
The Republican National Committee’s rules don’t include any provisions specific to the unprecedented scenario unfolding.
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Winning the presidential nomination is all about delegates. But how does the process work?
Here are the basics about the delegate selection process that you should know as the primary campaign gets underway.
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Augusta voters elect Gary-Allen and Austin to City Council
Voters also chose two new Augusta Board of Education members, James Orr and Susan Parks, in contested races.
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Live updates: Pine Tree Power referendum defeated; Portland voters reject rent control measure
Pine Tree Power referendum defeated 10:05 p.m.: A proposal to replace Maine’s two utilities with a publicly owned power company was soundly rejected Tuesday by Maine voters. With 36% of the vote counted, support for Question 3, to buy the assets of Central Maine Power and Versant Power, was garnering about 29% of votes statewide. […]
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Republicans criticize Jared Golden for reversing his stance on assault weapons
Congressional challengers say the Democratic lawmaker should not have played ‘politics’ by supporting assault weapons ban
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Mike Pence faces a cash shortage and questions about how much longer his 2024 campaign can survive
Former President Donald Trump, meanwhile, is leading every one of his rivals by at least 40 points in national polls and ended September with $37.5 million on hand.
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Augusta council candidates debate homelessness, economic development
Two contested races for Augusta City Council are on the Nov. 7 ballot.