Democratic Gov. Janet Mills collected $605,000, compared with Paul LePage’s approximately $312,000, during the latest 42-day reporting period.
Paul LePage
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Maine police union backs Golden, LePage in this year’s election
Law enforcement support for the Lewiston Democrat’s reelection bid is a surprise that counters most Republican criticism of lawmaker.
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Group using fake name to survey Mainers on culture war issues
The American Principles Project conducted the ‘Maine Today & Public Insight’ poll and said it soon could launch anti-LGBTQ, anti-immigrant and anti-critical race theory ads attacking Gov. Janet Mills. LePage’s campaign strategist said his team was not behind the poll.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Mills puts Maine on right side of abortion divide
Maine’s governor speaks clearly about protecting women’s rights in the midst of court-created chaos.
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LePage takes new tack in old quest to eliminate income taxes
The former Republican governor now says he would eliminate them from the bottom up, and may not need to increase increase sales taxes to pay for it – a claim some experts question.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
LePage: ‘I don’t have time for abortion’
Former Gov. Paul LePage, a Republican who has said he opposes abortion, said he would not try to overturn or restrict the right to abortion in Maine, but refused to promise that he wouldn’t sign an anti-abortion bill if he becomes governor again.
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Abortion ruling sure to shape political debate in Maine heading into election
Maine Democrats vowed to oppose any restrictions on access to abortions in the state, while Republicans tread carefully around on the issue.
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LePage would seek to cut state support for asylum seekers
In an interview after a Republican rally in Lewiston on Friday, the former governor said that if re-elected, he would once again try to take away their eligibility for assistance to pay for food, shelter and other needs while awaiting federal authorization to work.
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Republicans say Lewiston key to victories in November
At Friday’s Maine GOP Unity Rally party leaders say things are looking bright for their candidates this year.
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Mills, LePage look ahead to November in Maine governor race
Former Maine Gov. Paul LePage is seeking a political comeback.