Platner’s heavy spending to date reflects the contentious Democratic primary with Gov. Janet Mills, who dropped out of the race April 30, and his likely November matchup with Collins.
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Why a shadowy PAC is spending in a Maine Democratic primary
Real Change PAC is behind similar activity in New Jersey and other states that have House Democratic primaries this year.
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Jordan Wood will secure access to women’s reproductive care | Letter
I am a first-year student at Bates College, and I am proud to support Democratic candidate Jordan Wood, running for Congress in Maine’s 2nd District. As an 18-year-old woman with fewer rights than my mother had at my age, I’m deeply concerned about reproductive healthcare and justice. As someone who hopes to have children in […]
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Can a candidate to the left of Jared Golden win in Maine’s 2nd District?
This cycle looks a lot like the 2018 election that sent Golden to Washington for the first time.
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Jordan Wood for Congress | Letter
Jordan Wood’s experience as a congressional staffer will give him a head start over any freshman member of Congress sworn in next January. Also, this experience means he is an “institutionalist.” As Joe Walsh said, “Jordan represents the next generation of Democratic leaders and is running a campaign centered on an agenda that will resonate […]
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Joe Baldacci will challenge corporate power | Letter
State Sen. Joe Baldacci and I studied together for the bar exam 35 years ago. While we pursued different paths as lawyers, I’ve been privileged to observe him build a successful law practice while accepting clients whose cases challenge power imbalances. Baldacci has integrated social justice with legal strategies to advance positive systemic change. He centered his […]
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Matt Dunlap for Congress | Letter
State Auditor Matt Dunlap is running for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District. He is a certified internal auditor. There are not enough real certified accounting people in Congress. Dunlap will be able to use his skills to reverse the Trump and GOP policies that are bankrupting our country and producing illegal corruption in Washington, D.C. Dunlap […]
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In a low-key 2nd District race, Matt Dunlap stands out | Douglas Rooks
Running at the urging of those unhappy with outgoing Rep. Jared Golden, Maine’s state auditor deserves credit for opening up the seat.
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Vote Jordan Wood for Congress | Letter
I am supporting Jordan Wood for Congress. He is a strong advocate for Medicare for All. My family was burdened with medical debt for 20 years following an unexpected heart attack, because our insurance was deceptively inadequate. That debt has had significant consequences for our retirement security. Once we were eligible for Medicare, our cardiac […]
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Vote Matt Dunlap for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District | Letter
In the June 9 Democratic primary for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, one candidate stands above the others: Matt Dunlap. He’s the state auditor, and has worked carefully and diligently on Maine’s finances. When he was Maine secretary of state, Dunlap was a member of what was supposed to be an “election integrity” commission to review the […]