The leading Republican congressional contender in Maine’s 2nd District is scheduled to help train politically-minded Christian activists at a session sponsored by an anti-gay group.
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Leading CMP corridor opponent Tom Saviello considering run for Maine governor
The former Wilton lawmaker, an independent, will be deciding “pretty soon” whether to seek election next year for state’s top job against Governor Janet Mills and former Governor Paul LePage.
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Caratunk woman to challenge Poliquin for nomination in Maine’s 2nd District
Elizabeth Caruso, a leader in the fight against the NECEC project, jumps into congressional race to unseat Jared Golden.
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Leader of Maine Senate Republicans Jeff Timberlake seeks a third term in the state Senate
GOP leader from Turner is running in new 17th District.
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At $289 per vote, Question 1 opponents spent three times as much as supporters, and still lost
The most expensive referendum in Maine history is part of a growing trend in big spending, which doesn’t always yield winning outcomes.
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Franklin County voter turnout heavier than typical in a year with no state, federal races
Some towns reported higher than normal voter turnout for a year with no state or federal positions to be determined.
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Maine’s passage of ‘right to food’ amendment stirs celebration, worry
While supporters are pleased, opponents fear the nation’s first constitutional amendment for food rights will lead to legal battles.
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Biden says Virginia race wasn’t blowback against him
In Virginia’s governor’s race, Democrat Terry McAuliffe lost to first-time Republican candidate Glenn Youngkin in a state that Biden won by 10 percentage points a year ago.
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More than 400,000 Mainers voted in statewide referendums and local races
While official results are not yet available, Secretary of State Shenna Bellows said Maine had strong voter turnout, and absentee ballot use, for an off-year, referendum-only election.
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Saucier unseats Donahue in Pittsfield Town Council race
In the town’s one contested race, Eric Saucier won the District 4 council seat over Heather Donahue, who’s the town’s mayor.