The Quinnipiac University survey shows the Democrat up 54% to 42% over Sen. Susan Collins, but pollsters didn’t ask about independents Lisa Savage and Max Linn.
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Lively U.S. Senate debate puts front-runners Collins and Gideon on the hot seat
In one of the nation’s most closely watched races, the candidates challenge one another on health care, racial inequality, judicial nominations and dark money in politics. You can watch it here.
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In Senate debate, Collins, Gideon share stage for the first time
The televised debate in Maine’s closely watched U.S. Senate race was co-hosted and live streamed by the Portland Press Herald, the Bangor Daily News and News Center Maine.
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Former city councilors Bofia, Coelho vie for Waterville mayor’s seat
Mayor Nick Isgro, who has served two three-year terms, is not seeking reelection to his post as Democrat Jay Coelho and independent Phil Bofia square off to succeed him.
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Former Democratic senator, vice presidential nominee Lieberman endorses Collins
Joe Lieberman, who served with Collins in the U.S. Senate before retiring in 2012, called the Republican a ‘fighter for women’s issues.’
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Pandemic, incumbency and Trump at play in Maine’s U.S. Senate race
Maine’s four-term senator, who trails Democrat Sara Gideon in the polls, increasingly has been touting her economic bona fides and the power of incumbency.
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PAC spending on tires, clothing spurs complaint against state Republican leader
But it is unclear how the Maine Ethics Commission will come down on the complaint because rules governing political action committees are different than those for Clean Elections candidates.
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Ad targeting Collins over Postal Service debts leaves a lot out
Postal finances are more complicated than the ads let on, and members of both parties have had a hand in bringing the agency to where it is today.
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Susan Rice to headline Democratic Convention watch parties in Maine
The former U.N. ambassador and national security adviser will host one of several virtual watch parties as Joe Biden accepts the Democratic nomination for president.
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Biden campaign adds to staff in Maine
The new hires include the former chief of staff to Senate President Troy Jackson.