David Jones led reporters through a sample ballot at the State House Monday — the latest instance of a candidate in Maine’s gubernatorial primaries trying to ensure the voting system is used in his favor.
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Read the full statement from Graham Platner’s wife about his texts with other women
Platner’s campaign released a statement from Amy Gertner following a report in the Wall Street Journal that he had exchanged sexually explicit messages with other women early in their marriage.
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Graham Platner’s wife worried about texts he sent to other women before campaign launch
The Wall Street Journal first reported Saturday that Amy Gertner had told a campaign aide she found the explicit texts early on in their marriage.
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National donors are backing Garrett Mason for governor. Will Republican voters?
The only former lawmaker in the Republican primary is pitching himself as the experienced candidate in a field of political outsiders.
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Troy Jackson surges in new Maine governor poll
Jonathan Bush appears to be making a move on the Republican side, but he still trails Bobby Charles by double digits.
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In reversal, transgender sports referendum ruled ineligible for Maine’s fall ballot
The decision by Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, who initially had determined that the ballot question would appear before voters, could still be challenged in court by the proposal’s supporters.
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Meet the 2 candidates vying for a seat on Belgrade’s select board
Andrew Dallas and Melanie Jewell are concerned about high taxes and poor transparency.
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Janet Mills endorses Hannah Pingree for governor
The governor announced her support Tuesday for Pingree, who led the Governor’s Office of Policy Innovation and the Future for more than 6 years under Mills.
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After skipping earlier TV debates, Bobby Charles joins Republican field on stage
Charles’ plans to cut the state budget and eliminate Maine’s income tax in 4 years drew the brunt of attacks Wednesday in the first televised debate to feature all 7 candidates in the Republican primary for governor.
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Absentee voting has started in the Maine primary. Here’s what you need to know.
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.