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Election 2022, Maine, Politics

Midterms reveal Republican decline across large swaths of Maine

by Colin Woodard November 13, 2022November 14, 2022

Democrats gained strength across the lower third of the state, holding onto the Blaine House, the Legislature and both U.S. House seats. Republicans confront a party in crisis.

Election 2022, Maine, Politics

The reliably red town of Gray turned blue in 2022

by Penelope Overton and Randy Billings November 13, 2022November 12, 2022

The Cumberland County town is one of many small Maine communities that Republicans could count on for votes – until Tuesday.

Election 2022, Maine, Politics, Uncategorized

Republicans in Maine Legislature shake up leadership after disappointing election

by Randy Billings November 11, 2022November 11, 2022

Senate Democrats, meanwhile, reelected leaders who helped retain the party’s 22-seat majority. House Democrats will select leaders next week.

Nation / World, News, Politics, Uncategorized

Kevin McCarthy remains the favorite to become speaker of the House, but it won’t be easy

by David Lightman McClatchy Washington Bureau November 11, 2022November 11, 2022

It’s looking as though Republicans could win a slim House majority, which means individual members or small blocs of members could wield disproportionate clout among Republicans.

Nation / World, News, Politics

Biden, DeSantis get midterm jump on Trump as 2024 White House race begins

by Jordan Fabian, Mark Niquette Bloomberg News (TNS) November 11, 2022November 11, 2022

Even with ballots still being counted and control of Congress up in the air, the three men quickly took center stage as White House contenders.

Election 2022, Maine, New England, News, Politics

Republicans thought they could make gains in New England. A blue wave hit instead.

by Joanna Slater The Washington Post November 10, 2022November 11, 2022

Republicans saw an opportunity to pick up some crucial territory in New England. Instead, the GOP lost three House races, as well as a Senate race in New Hampshire.

Business, Election 2022, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, Politics

Little by little, the Legislature is becoming more diverse

by Edward D. Murphy November 10, 2022November 11, 2022

With the swearing in of newly elected representatives and senators next month, the Maine Legislature will include a total of five members who are Black.