With one month to go until the June 9 primaries, voters can now cast absentee ballots for U.S. Senate, Maine governor and other races.
Elections
A ‘new kind of Bush’ wants voters to give him the chance to lead Maine
Jonathan Bush is seeking to become governor after serving for years as a healthcare executive. The big first test is whether his family name will help or hurt him in the June 9 primary.
Hannah Pingree grew up in Maine politics. Is she the next governor?
The former speaker of the Maine House and daughter of U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree has lots of support from other state leaders, but she faces a challenge in a crowded race where many voters are undecided.
Graham Platner calls for end to federal gas, diesel taxes
The presumptive Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate is also calling for a nationwide, 4-year freeze on electricity rate increases.
Republican candidates for Maine governor just forged another alliance
David Jones and Ben Midgely both told supporters to vote for the other as their second choice in the June primary.
Republican gubernatorial candidate asks voters to rank Jonathan Bush 2nd on ballot
Robert Wessels is staying in the race but is also serving as what the Bush campaign called one of its ‘grassroots chairs’ focused on the northern half of Maine.
National Democrats pour $9M into Maine governor’s race
Pine Tree State Prosperity, which is affiliated with the Democratic Governors Association, is planning to spend the money on ads closer to the general election.
Graham Platner raised $1.5 million in week after Janet Mills ended her Senate campaign
The political newcomer’s haul is his best week of fundraising yet.
Maine ethics commission to seek legal opinion on campaign tactic by Democratic governor hopefuls
The commission indicated it likely won’t pursue any action against Nirav Shah, Hannah Pingree or Troy Jackson, but will look to issue guidance on the risks that come with ‘red boxing.’
‘I think he might be in bed’: Maine Republican governor candidates attack Bobby Charles for skipping debate
Six of the 7 candidates in the Republican primary appeared at a debate hosted by WMTW Tuesday night.