A really great field of Democratic gubernatorial candidates makes for a challenging choice.
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National donors are backing Garrett Mason for governor. Will Republican voters?
The only former lawmaker in the Republican primary is pitching himself as the experienced candidate in a field of political outsiders.
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Posted inLetters to the Editor
Garrett Mason is the governor Maine needs | Letter
As a recent college graduate beginning my career, I think a lot about my future in Maine and what my generation will inherit. I believe Garrett Mason once felt, and still does feel, the same way. What I appreciate about Mason is that he represents a new generation of conservative leadership. At 40 years old, […]
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Unenrolled voters, voters of color: Hannah Pingree sees us | Opinion
Let’s support a candidate who, if elected governor, will lead all of Maine with humility and strength.
Posted inElections
Angus King III is running for governor on his resume, not his name. Will it work in 2026?
King, the son of Maine’s junior U.S. senator, has not sought elected office before, but his political experience and connections run deep.
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Young Maine voters should back Nirav Shah | Letter
After the war in Iran began, my teacher asked why the conflict was not being discussed among my peers. Today, political debates are rarely initiated by students and this shift exposes a wider problem among our youth: a significant decline in civil discourse. Students hesitate to speak about their political beliefs, fearing social ostracization. Many […]
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Troy Jackson surges in new Maine governor poll
Jonathan Bush appears to be making a move on the Republican side, but he still trails Bobby Charles by double digits.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Is a warm, fuzzy feeling enough to make Nirav Shah governor? | Opinion
While I will always be grateful for Shah’s leadership during the pandemic, I suspect Maine needs a different set of skills, now, than the skills he brings.
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Graham Platner voted for 3 Democrats for governor, but he’s not endorsing anyone
An unusual media event illustrates how Democrats are strategizing in the final weeks of a ranked-choice election.
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Hannah Pingree is the best person to govern Maine | Letter
These are not normal times, and Maine can’t afford a normal governor. We need someone who knows Augusta’s pressure points, understands where the federal threats are landing, and has the relationships to fight back. That person is Hannah Pingree. I spent most of my life as a Republican. I left when the GOP stopped being […]