Maine Democrats vowed to oppose any restrictions on access to abortions in the state, while Republicans tread carefully around on the issue.
Paul LePage
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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.
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Democrats tout Gov. Mills’ record on LGBTQ rights
The party slams Republican Paul LePage over his 2018 veto of a bill to ban gay conversion therapy, as well as GOP attacks on LGBTQ rights in many states.
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Gov. Mills continues to outraise LePage in governor’s race
Gov. Janet Mills has more than double the amount of money raised by former Gov. Paul LePage and more than triple her Republican challenger’s totals for the last month.
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Teacher defends LGBT kindergarten lesson featured in anti-Mills ad
The kindergarten teacher is disappointed that Gov. Mills and the state Department of Education responded to criticism by removing her video lesson from the state’s website.
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Maine DOE removes LGBT lesson plan at heart of anti-Mills TV ad
The state Department of Education determined the online video lesson was inappropriate for kindergarteners.
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Economy tops Maine voters’ list of concerns
Economic concerns have overtaken COVID-19 as the most important issue facing Maine for first time since the outbreak.
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Mills grows fundraising lead over LePage in governor’s race
Democratic incumbent Mills raised more than $2.7 million by April 26, while Republican LePage brought in $1.3 million by the same date.