Genevieve McDonald made the announcement in a letter Friday as the Democratic Senate hopeful comes under intense scrutiny for the since-deleted posts.
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Jared Golden urges Maine voters to reject voter ID referendum
The state’s 2nd District congressman called Question 1 a ‘wolf in sheep’s clothing.’
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Graham Platner dismisses old Reddit posts as ‘stupid joke comments’
Past comments by the Democratic U.S. Senate candidate that resurfaced this week included now-deleted posts in which he criticized police and said that white rural Americans ‘actually are’ racist and stupid.
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For Mainers impacted by gun violence, red flag referendum is personal
They’ve lost loved ones to suicide and survived the Lewiston mass shooting. On Nov. 4, they’ll weigh whether to pass a new law making it easier to restrict a person’s access to weapons if they pose a risk.
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Janet Mills raises $1 million in first 24 hours after entering U.S. Senate race, campaign says
One of her primary opponents, Graham Platner, says he raised $500,000 in the last 24 hours. Candidates have until midnight Wednesday to file finance reports.
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Supporters, opponents clash in debate over Maine voter ID referendum
Question 1 would require photo identification to vote and also would make changes to absentee voting.
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Susan Collins’ campaign responds to Janet Mills entering U.S. Senate race
Maine Beer Co.’s Dan Kleban drops out of the Democratic primary, and national forecasters are now calling the U.S. Senate race a toss-up with the entrance of Maine’s 2-term Democratic governor.
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Janet Mills looks to challenge Susan Collins in an effort to flip U.S. Senate
Maine’s 2-term Democratic governor will have to fend off primary challenges from several others, including Graham Platner, a 41-year-old veteran and oyster farmer whose campaign has garnered attention.
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Meet the candidates running for Auburn City Council
While all seven council seats are up for election, only three are contested races.
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Gov. Janet Mills urges Maine voters to reject Question 1
The state’s top Democrat says the ‘fundamental right to vote is under attack’ because of a proposal to adopt Voter ID and increase restrictions on absentee voting.