The 2014 alum of the Brunswick college is leading the polls going into next week’s election.
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5 things Maine residents should know about the referendums on Tuesday’s ballot
Here’s a recap of the proposals to require photo ID and make changes to absentee voting, and to put in place a red flag law.
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Graham Platner’s finance director resigns, citing differences in ‘professional standards’
Ronald Holmes’ departure is the latest in a string of controversies and staff turnover for U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner’s campaign.
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Question 1 would limit access for Indigenous voters in Maine, Wabanaki advocates say
The ballot measure would not allow for use of tribal IDs when voting, creating ‘incongruency’ in the law, according to Maine’s secretary of state.
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Maine Constitution requires state to provide SNAP, says Winthrop Democrat
Sen. Craig Hickman, an organic farmer, says the state ‘must act quickly’ to cover the anticipated loss of federal food assistance for 170,000 Mainers.
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Maine could be asked to vote on health care for all in 2026
A proposal by Rep. Grayson Lookner, D-Portland, for a citizens’ initiative would direct Maine lawmakers to establish a system to provide publicly funded health care for all residents.
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Angus King co-sponsoring bill to keep SNAP, WIC going during shutdown
The Maine independent is also joining Republican Sen. Susan Collins in supporting a similar piece of legislation that seeks to maintain funding food assistance in November.
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Maine Gov. Janet Mills releases $1.25 million to help food banks respond to SNAP losses
Mills also has not ruled out calling a special session of the Legislature so roughly 170,000 Mainers don’t lose federal food assistance.
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Is it against Maine law to take down political signs? | Fact brief
Maine limits the length of time that temporary signs may legally be displayed.