Politics Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Will Bobby Charles’ lead in the Republican primary for governor last?

by Rachel Ohm March 29, 2026March 29, 2026

Charles has led recent polling, but he’ll need to keep that momentum going to beat out the large field of competitors in his own party.

Maine, News, Politics

Thousands of Mainers protest Trump policies amid latest ‘No Kings’ nationwide rallies

by Abigail Pritchard March 28, 2026March 29, 2026

Transgender rights activist Ella Bowman rallied the Waterville crowd on bodily autonomy, while speakers across the state criticized policies they say threaten democracy.

Maine, News, Politics

Thousands of Mainers rally during 3rd round of ‘No Kings’ protests

by Staff report March 28, 2026March 28, 2026

Demonstrations against the Trump administration took place Saturday in Portland, Lewiston-Auburn, Augusta, Waterville and dozens of other locations across Maine.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Does Jonathan Bush meet Maine’s residency requirement for governor?

by Rachel Ohm March 28, 2026March 29, 2026

Bush has owned a home in Cape Elizabeth since 2020, but tax records show he received resident exemptions in Massachusetts until 2023, and his campaign would not provide the dates he has lived in Maine.

Maine, Politics

A Democratic official flagged potential problems with MaineCare. Mills is pushing back.

by Billy Kobin March 27, 2026March 27, 2026

State Auditor Matt Dunlap’s fresh findings about MaineCare financial controls drew pushback from Gov. Janet Mills’ administration. Both Democrats are seeking higher office this year.

Elections, Maine, Nation / World, New England, News, Politics

Trump reluctantly praises Susan Collins in Fox News interview

by Randy Billings March 27, 2026March 27, 2026

The president initially lumped Maine’s senior senator into a group of Republicans he’s ‘not at all fans of,’ before calling her ‘a good person.’

Advertiser Democrat, Elections, Maine, Rumford Falls Times, The Bethel Citizen

2 Republican challengers face Wainwright in Oxford County sheriff’s primary

by Donna M. Perry March 27, 2026March 30, 2026

Voters will decide among 3 Republican candidates at the June 9 primary election. The winner will face the lone Democratic candidate on Nov. 3.

Maine, News, Politics

Democratic gubernatorial candidates debate at forum by and for young Mainers

by Drew Johnson March 27, 2026March 27, 2026

Just over 2 months from the Democratic primary, Shenna Bellows, Troy Jackson, Angus King III, Hannah Pingree and Nirav Shah fielded questions on everything from housing reform and health care to addiction and systemic racism.