David Jones and Ben Midgely both told supporters to vote for the other as their second choice in the June primary.
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Republican gubernatorial candidate asks voters to rank Jonathan Bush 2nd on ballot
Robert Wessels is staying in the race but is also serving as what the Bush campaign called one of its ‘grassroots chairs’ focused on the northern half of Maine.
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Garrett Mason gets my vote | Letter
Fatherhood snaps our priorities into place, broadens our perspective and quickly teaches us that leading by example — doing not saying — is how we build great kids and strong families. Yet, while we expect this of ourselves, we’ve settled for politicians who don’t lead from the front, but shout from the back. No more. […]
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Garrett Mason will get the job done | Letter
The people of southern Maine have trusted me more than once to represent them in Augusta, and I have always taken that responsibility seriously. It’s been my honor to serve the Maine people. I am humbly asking them to trust me again in supporting Garrett Mason for governor. I have seen Mason’s experience in public […]
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National Democrats pour $9M into Maine governor’s race
Pine Tree State Prosperity, which is affiliated with the Democratic Governors Association, is planning to spend the money on ads closer to the general election.
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Maine ethics commission to seek legal opinion on campaign tactic by Democratic governor hopefuls
The commission indicated it likely won’t pursue any action against Nirav Shah, Hannah Pingree or Troy Jackson, but will look to issue guidance on the risks that come with ‘red boxing.’
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‘I think he might be in bed’: Maine Republican governor candidates attack Bobby Charles for skipping debate
Six of the 7 candidates in the Republican primary appeared at a debate hosted by WMTW Tuesday night.
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Nirav Shah is the best choice for Maine’s environment | Opinion
Shah’s background in law and public health, and his experience in responding to exposure risks, makes him the leader we need.
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As governor, Jonathan Bush can help Maine seal the deal | Opinion
Thanks to his counsel and his vision, my company is in the process of relocating here.
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Shenna Bellows is uniquely qualified for governor | Letter
In our rich gubernatorial field, Shenna Bellows is my No. 1. Here’s why. When key groups endorse two and even three of the Democratic candidates in the primary for governor we have to ask, “who’s unique?” Bellows is the only candidate with executive director, Maine Civil Liberties Union, on her resume. The Maine Holocaust and […]