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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JD Vance to campaign with Paul LePage in Bangor
“It’s a beautiful time of the year to be in the state of Maine,” the vice president said.
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Paul LePage: Democrats ‘want to permanently put you in economic slavery’
The former governor, who is running for the 2nd Congressional District seat, and U.S. Sen. Susan Collins were among the speakers at the 2026 Maine Republican State Convention on Friday.
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Matt Dunlap pokes fun at Paul LePage’s Florida ties in online game
In the ‘Where in the World is Paul LePage’ game, the answer is always Florida.
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Paul LePage is using an Augusta apartment for his political comeback
The former Republican governor has split time between Maine and Florida over the years. He’s hoping to win the 2nd District in November.
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Maine’s ‘rainy day’ fund, explained
Lawmakers are making competing calls to tap into the fund, which has mostly grown in recent years.
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Is Janet Mills the only Maine Democrat to win a statewide election in 20 years? | Fact brief
The governor has repeated the claim as part of her campaign for the Democratic nomination to challenge Sen. Susan Collins in November.
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Former Rep. Jeff Evangelos, fierce advocate for criminal justice reform, dies at 73
Evangelos, I-Friendship, was known for his fiery speeches and his willingness to criticize both Democratic and Republican governors.
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Who’s raised the most money in the race for Maine’s 2nd District?
Multiple Democrats and former Gov. Paul LePage are hoping to succeed U.S. Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine.
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State Sen. Joe Baldacci officially enters 2nd Congressional District race
After months of speculation, the Bangor Democrat announces his run for the closely contested and highly watched seat.