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Trump and 5 rivals qualify for Republican presidential primary ballot in Maine

by Rachel Ohm December 1, 2023December 1, 2023

States around the country are facing legal challenges about whether Donald Trump should be barred from the presidential ballot because of his role in the Jan. 6 riots, but no challenges are pending in Maine.

Elections, Nation / World, Politics

What if Donald Trump is convicted? The 2024 Republican convention rules don’t address the issue

by MICHELLE L. PRICE November 30, 2023November 30, 2023

The Republican National Committee’s rules don’t include any provisions specific to the unprecedented scenario unfolding.

Elections, Nation / World, Politics

Winning the presidential nomination is all about delegates. But how does the process work?

by ROBERT YOON November 29, 2023November 29, 2023

Here are the basics about the delegate selection process that you should know as the primary campaign gets underway.

Elections, Lewiston-Auburn

Republicans criticize Jared Golden for reversing his stance on assault weapons

by Steve Collins October 27, 2023October 28, 2023

Congressional challengers say the Democratic lawmaker should not have played ‘politics’ by supporting assault weapons ban

Elections, Nation / World, Politics

Mike Pence faces a cash shortage and questions about how much longer his 2024 campaign can survive

by JILL COLVIN October 20, 2023October 20, 2023

Former President Donald Trump, meanwhile, is leading every one of his rivals by at least 40 points in national polls and ended September with $37.5 million on hand.

Elections, Nation / World, News, Politics

Seven Republican presidential candidates qualify for 2nd debate Wednesday night

by MEG KINNARD September 25, 2023September 26, 2023

Former President Donald Trump is skipping his second straight debate, this time opting to meet with union workers in Michigan.

Elections, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Politics

Former NASCAR driver seeks to unseat Jared Golden

by Steve Collins September 25, 2023September 25, 2023

Austin Theriault of Fort Kent enters 2nd Congressional District race, adding to the growing field of Republicans looking to challenge the three-term incumbent.