Virginia’s first-term governor says Republicans have a winning formula on education: empower frustrated parents.
Election 2022
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Posted inElection 2022, Lewiston-Auburn
Mana Abdi unopposed in bid to be first Somali-American legislator in Maine
Republican challenger Fred Sanborn-Silvers withdrew from the race too late for his party to replace him on the ballot.
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Posted inElection 2022, Maine
At least 2 televised debates on tap for 2nd Congressional District candidates this fall
There is some confusion about whether Jared Golden, Bruce Poliquin and Tiffany Bond will each show up for a third one.
Posted inElection 2022, Maine, News, Politics
Maine campaigns set to heat up after Labor Day, led by governors race
Incumbent Janet Mills faces a familiar opponent in Paul LePage, who served two terms from 2011-2019. Also at stake is control of the Legislature, where Democrats have advantages in the House and Senate.
Posted inElection 2022, Lewiston-Auburn
Virginia governor’s plan to join Paul LePage in Lewiston draws heat from Democrats
Republicans holding major fundraiser next week featuring possible presidential candidate Gov. Glenn Youngkin.
Posted inElection 2022, Maine, Politics
Maine parties counting on national issues to mobilize their voters
The economy and an unpopular president are seen as advantages for Republicans, while Democrats focus on abortion, falling gas prices and student debt relief.
Posted inElection 2022, Maine, News, Politics
LePage threatens Democratic staffer filming him at campaign event
‘Six feet away or I’m going to deck you,’ the Republican gubernatorial candidate said to the man who has been taking video of LePage at campaign events.
Posted inElection 2022, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Paul LePage questions integrity of voting in Maine’s larger communities
Lewiston cited, without evidence, as a city that requires ‘a little bit more careful’ monitoring.
Posted inElection 2022, Nation / World, Politics
FBI search of Trump club spurs controversy in Maine’s 2nd District race
Poliquin calls for probe into the move, Golden counsels caution and Bond insists ‘no one is above the law’
Posted inElection 2022, Maine, Politics
Maine begins accepting absentee ballot requests for November election
Requests can be submitted now but actual ballots won’t be mailed back until October.