At their first televised debate ahead of the June 9 primary, the 5 Democrats running to succeed Mills weighed in on her moves as governor.
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Controversial campaign tactic by Democratic governor candidates gets ethics scrutiny
The Maine ethics commission received complaints about the use of ‘red boxing’ by Nirav Shah, Hannah Pingree and Troy Jackson.
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A Maine progressive in Trump country, Troy Jackson seeks the Blaine House
The former Senate president from Allagash hopes voters statewide value his northern Maine roots, bipartisan legislative achievements and logging experience. Will this year’s gubernatorial field crowd him out?
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Excited by the prospect of Troy Jackson as governor | Letter
I had the good fortune to meet Troy Jackson a few months ago — he spoke at a friend’s house about his run for governor and the changes needed to better support the people of Maine. I already knew from my friend, the host, who worked for Troy in the state Senate, that he’s experienced, […]
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Nirav Shah is thinking correctly about mental health, firearms | Letter
When 92% of Maine suicides are completed with guns, we have a serious problem with access to firearms, especially when it comes to men and handguns. An average of 175 people died from shots from firearms between 2020 and 2024, including suicides. The highest number of deaths by gun violence were in Cumberland, Penobscot and […]
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Pingree, Bush lead fundraising in Maine governor’s race ahead of primaries
The latest campaign finance reports filed with the state provide a look at who is best positioned to succeed in the June 9 primaries, though a fundraising lead does not guarantee victory at the ballot box.
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Campaigning for Nirav Shah restored my optimism | Letter
It’s easy for young people, growing up in today’s political environment, to feel powerless in the face of everything happening around us. As an 18-year-old, being constantly exposed to news cycles filled with conflict, injustice and inhumanity makes it difficult to wake up hopeful when it feels like nothing makes a difference. I knew I […]
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How to watch the upcoming primary debates in Maine’s races for governor, Senate, House
A scheduled debate between Gov. Janet Mills and Graham Platner was cancelled when Mills dropped out of the race.
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Nirav Shah has earned Maine’s trust | Letter
As I look at the crowded field of candidates for governor, I ask myself: What is the most important attribute for the individual who will best serve all of the citizens of Maine? What does our next governor need to provide to reach Democrats, Republicans or independents? What same qualification should the people in populated southern […]
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Janet Mills checks all the boxes for US senator | Letter
Is it too much to ask an elected official or a candidate for office that who they say they are today is also who they were yesterday, and will be tomorrow? Under President Trump, we wake up each morning to his rant of the previous evening. It’s usually more bad news that adds to the […]