2024 Election coverage

Election 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics

Trump will spend every day until the election in North Carolina, a swing state he won twice

by GARY ROBERTSON and JILL COLVIN November 2, 2024November 2, 2024

The Republican nominee will campaign in Gastonia, west of Charlotte, and Greensboro on Saturday, with a stop in Salem, Virginia, in between.

Election 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics

Harris slams House speaker for suggesting Republicans would likely try to cut semiconductor aid

by AAMER MADHANI November 2, 2024November 3, 2024

House Speaker Mike Johnson walked back his comments on the cutting semiconductor subsidies, saying he only meant that Republicans would ‘streamline’ the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act.

Election 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics

It’s a fight to the finish in races that will determine control of Congress

by LISA MASCARO November 2, 2024November 2, 2024

The outcome of Tuesday’s election will shape the country’s future, determining whether the new White House has allies or skeptics on Capitol Hill – or faces a divided Congress.

Election 2024, Local & State, News, Politics

Advocates warn of abortion restrictions that could affect Maine

by Joe Lawlor November 2, 2024November 4, 2024

But the Trump campaign says Democrats are fearmongering.

Election 2024, Local & State, News, Schools and Education

At Maine’s college campuses, young voters cite key issues in the national election

by Emily Duggan, Hannah Kaufman, Riley Board and Frida Zeinali November 1, 2024November 4, 2024

Among the top issues driving some young voters interviewed at campuses this week were reproductive rights, climate change and equality.

Election 2024, Local & State, Politics

Bill Clinton rallies hundreds of Harris supporters in Portland

by Joe Lawlor November 1, 2024November 2, 2024

The former president visited the city to make a final push in support of Vice President Kamala Harris as she vies for the presidency.

Election 2024, News, Politics

Golden, Theriault make final pitches to voters in Maine’s 2nd District

by Randy Billings November 1, 2024November 3, 2024

U.S. Rep. Jared Golden’s final campaign ad focuses on family, while Republican challenger Austin Theriault reminds voters that he’s Donald Trump’s top pick in a race that could determine which party controls the House.