The Republican senator’s funding prowess is a major reason she has been so hard to unseat, despite low approval ratings.
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Why 2 candidates for Maine governor are holding an unusual debate
Democrat Troy Jackson and Republican Bobby Charles will face off Feb. 25 in Lewiston.
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Who’s raised the most money in the race for Maine’s 2nd District?
Multiple Democrats and former Gov. Paul LePage are hoping to succeed U.S. Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine.
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How Donald Trump handed Susan Collins a political win over ICE
Maine’s senior senator says the Department of Homeland Security ended ‘Operation Catch of the Day’ after she expressed her concerns about the sweeping operation.
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Why Republicans walked out on Gov. Janet Mills’ State of the State address
At times, Maine’s two-term governor seemed to be speaking to primary voters as she seeks the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate against progressive firebrand Graham Platner.
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Maine independent joins race to unseat Susan Collins in US Senate
Tim Rich, a former Bar Harbor restaurant owner, is mounting a longshot bid for one of the most competitive races in the country.
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Susan Collins’ reelection bid gets $42M boost from Senate majority leader PAC
The investment — the largest ever by the PAC in Maine — shows the race’s importance to Republicans trying to maintain control of the U.S. Senate.
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Who has raised the most money in the Maine governor’s race?
Hannah Pingree has hauled in the most cash among Democrats with $1.4 million, while Jonathan Bush is the leading Republican with $1.3 million raised.
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Trump donor, dark money largely funding Maine referendum drives
Campaign finance reports filed Thursday showed the out-of-state forces shaping local issues.
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Cannabis opponents accused of misrepresenting Maine referendum
‘You have a right to lie under the First Amendment,’ Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows said, noting there’s little she can do about the alleged trickery.