In a statement issued Tuesday, the RNC says Moody is the ‘epitome of the American Dream.’
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Donald Trump Jr. to visit Maine to raise money for Republicans
The state party will host the president’s eldest son at an event in Portland on Oct. 1
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Nomination won, Moody plans to cement party support as Republicans gear up for November election
The Gorham businessman says he will reach out to his primary competitors in the Republican Party, which he joined in October, and voters won’t liken him to Gov. LePage or President Trump.
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National women’s group goes after Cote in bid to elect Mills in Democratic primary
The $300,000 contribution to another PAC by EMILY’S List is the largest example of spending by outside groups that hope to influence Maine’s primary races for governor.
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Max Linn supporters sue to force votes for him to be counted in Republican Senate primary
The Bar Harbor businessman claims Secretary of State Matt Dunlap wrongly used ‘guilt by association’ when he invalidated more than 100 valid voter signatures, preventing him from qualifying for the June 12 primary.
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Democrat Adam Cote, top fundraiser in race for governor, enters homestretch with the most money
The latest reports show the Sanford attorney has raised more than $970,000, while Garrett Mason, a publicly financed candidate, is the top Republican fundraiser, with more than $736,000 in campaign funds, which includes $37,000 in private donations.
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With Republican gubernatorial candidates unified on policy, vote will turn on personality
All four contenders agree on a lot, so voters must decide whether to choose a LePage ‘heir’ or a more moderate choice.
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Maine legislative leaders returning Wednesday to negotiate on key bills
Republicans and Democrats on the budget-writing committee are running out of time to reach deals.
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Judge will rule next week on Maine Republicans’ challenge to ranked-choice voting
If the party prevails, its members will elect primary candidates for governor and the Legislature by plurality, the traditional method.
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Maine Republicans gather at state convention to adopt a platform
Thousands attend the event in Augusta to also pay tribute to outgoing leaders, including Gov. Paul LePage.