Former U.S. House candidate hails “sea change” in number of women holding elected office, but hopes many more will join them.
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Collins’ vote for Kavanaugh sparks interest from potential Democratic challengers
Maine House Speaker Sara Gideon and former 2nd District candidate Emily Cain both say they will seriously consider a run, even as former Obama aide Susan Rice backs off a hint she dropped on Twitter.
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Emily’s List brings recruitment effort to Portland
The women’s advocacy group, now led by Emily Cain of Orono, holds a training session for potential political candidates.
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Emily Cain hired to head Washington, D.C.-based Emily’s List
Cain, who helped lead fellow Democrats to the majority in the Maine House in 2010, has been named the executive director of the organization.
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Cain continues to back Clinton despite renewed email controversy
The 2nd District challenger is pushed by Republicans to make her position public; rival Bruce Poliquin refuses to say whether he’ll support Donald Trump in the presidential race.
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Emily Cain to get financial boost from Hillary Clinton
Nearly $250,000 is being offered to the Democratic candidate in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District.
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Money continues to flow into costly 2nd District race
Democrat Emily Cain raises a record $1.1 million in the second quarter, but incumbent Bruce Poliquin leads overall.
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2nd District: Emily Cain strives for ‘an economy that works for everyone’
This year’s race is a closely watched rematch between Cain and Republican incumbent Bruce Poliquin.
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Poliquin plans to give away Wells Fargo campaign donation
Democrats dismiss the Republican’s move as a political stunt.
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Poliquin and Cain virtually tied in congressional race
A Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram poll shows Poliquin, the Republican 2nd District representative, has just a 41-40 edge over Cain, while Democratic 1st District congresswoman Chellie Pingree has a 20-point lead over her opponents.