Relief, because the far-right National Rally didn’t come out as the strongest party – but also concern, because no political grouping has a majority in the National Assembly.
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Phillips-area school district budget passes
Kingfield voters support MSAD 58 budget and also approved zoning changes to allow two apartment buildings in town.
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Maine Democrats warn against a second Trump term at state party convention
Gov. Janet Mills said voters have a clear choice this fall between two candidates, and ‘one of them is a felon.’ The party also articulated its policy platform.
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Will Trump’s felony convictions affect the vote in Maine?
Even changing the minds of a small number of voters could make a difference in what’s expected to be a close race.
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Biden team takes aim at Donald Trump after guilty verdict
But the president’s team does not expect the outcome to fundamentally change the dynamics of a close race.
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Mixed reaction on Trump hush-money verdict from congressional candidates
Democrats expressed support for the jury’s decision in New York while Republicans defended Trump
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Sen. Angus King formally announces reelection bid
The former 2-term governor, who is an Independent, is facing 3 challengers in a race that will be decided by ranked-choice voting.
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Two Republicans compete for chance to challenge Rep. Pingree for seat in U.S. House
Andrew Piantidosi of Cape Elizabeth will face Ronald Russell of Kennebunkport in the June 11 Republican primary in Maine’s 1st Congressional District.
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Biden campaign edges in on Trump trial media frenzy with De Niro outside court
The Trump campaign called the event an admission that the trial is political and that the Biden campaign is struggling.
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Biden campaign announces Maine leadership team
The campaign has named BJ McCollister, Amy Cookson, Jonathan Asen and Matt Moonen to lead the reelection effort in Maine.