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Paul LePage tells Tom Saviello to ‘bring it on’

by Steve Collins December 27, 2021December 28, 2021

Former governor said he would love to see the ex-lawmaker from Wilton jump into the 2022 gubernatorial race, but it’s not clear what will happen.

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After COVID-19 nearly killed him, Mike Perkins drops out of Republican primary

by Steve Collins December 21, 2021December 22, 2021

Four contenders are vying for Republican backing in Maine’s 2nd District primary for the right to face Rep. Jared Golden next year.

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Term limits find favor among 2nd District candidates

by Steve Collins December 3, 2021December 3, 2021

Congressional hopefuls from both major parties support term limits for Capitol Hill lawmakers.

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Stacey Abrams launches 2nd campaign for Georgia governor

by JEFF AMY Associated Press December 1, 2021December 1, 2021

Without serious competition in a Democratic primary, the announcement sets up a likely rematch between Abrams and incumbent Republican Gov. Brian Kemp.

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Bangor Republican announces he will run against Bruce Poliquin

by Steve Collins December 1, 2021September 22, 2022

Garret Swazey is the fifth Republican to jump into a congressional primary to choose a challenger to face Democrat Jared Golden

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‘A little, weak Democrat could beat me up’: Congressional candidate Mike Perkins in hospital with COVID-19

by Steve Collins November 22, 2021November 22, 2021

Republican hopeful says he’s feeling ‘like I got hit by a tractor-trailer and then the truck backed up and hit me again.’

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Democrats criticize Bruce Poliquin for aiding a group that opposes gay marriage

by Steve Collins November 18, 2021November 19, 2021

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

by Steve Collins November 15, 2021November 16, 2021

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.