The former Auburn state senator appears likely to challenge Democrat Jared Golden in 2020’s 2nd District election.
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State treasurer backs Buttigieg for president
Henry Beck’s endorsement marks the first by a top Maine Democrat as his party tries to winnow the field of possible challengers to President Donald Trump.
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New poll finds support drops for Susan Collins in Maine
The Morning Consult poll found the Republican incumbent had the second-lowest approval rating of any senator, while Sen. Angus King was the most-liked senator.
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Money from away flows into campaigns for Maine’s 2020 U.S. Senate race
Intense national interest is fueling record donations to Sen. Susan Collins, while challenger Sara Gideon raised over $1 million in about a week.
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Millennial entrepreneur enters race for Portland mayor
Thaddeus St. John, 26, owner of Lincoln and Maine Inc., hopes to bring transparency to Portland’s politics.
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Retired major general enters race to take on Sen. Susan Collins
Jonathan Treacy filed papers Monday to become the fourth Democrat vying for the chance to challenge Maine’s senior senator in next year’s election.
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Sen. Collins has already raised more cash than she did for 2014 campaign
The campaign of Susan Collins, the only Republican from New England in Congress, announced it has raised a total of $6.45 million, with $2 million coming in the second quarter of 2019.
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Senate candidate Betsy Sweet endorsed by liberal group tied to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Justice Democrats, which helped elect Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in New York, has endorsed Sweet while other national groups are backing Sara Gideon to challenge Sen. Susan Collins next year.
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Portland Mayor Strimling announces $102,000 fundraising haul for re-election bid
Other candidates have raised significant funds, too, with City Councilor Spencer Thibodeau saying he’s nearly matched the $60,000 the mayor has raised since January.
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Susan Collins teams up with Lindsey Graham to raise campaign cash
Heading into a tough 2020 re-election campaign, Maine’s senior senator formed a joint fundraising group with her Republican colleague from South Carolina.