The former 2-term governor, who is an Independent, is facing 3 challengers in a race that will be decided by ranked-choice voting.
Elections
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.
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.
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.
Nikki Haley says she will vote for Trump in 2024 election
The former UN ambassador shuttered her own bid for the Republican nomination 2 months ago but did not immediately endorse Donald Trump.
Fani Willis and judge presiding over Georgia Trump election case defeat challengers
Meanwhile, Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee, the judge who was randomly assigned to preside over the election interference case, also fended off a challenger, winning a nonpartisan election to keep his seat.
Biden, Trump win Kentucky primaries as presidential nominating season nears its end
After Tuesday, 8 presidential nominating contests will remain: Democrats in Idaho, the District of Columbia, Guam and the Virgin Islands, and both parties in Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota.
Third candidate challenges Angus King for U.S. Senate seat
King, an independent, is now being challenged by a Democrat, a Republican and an independent.
Kristen Cloutier seeks 4th term in state House
The only other contender in the district is Republican Kendil Elizabeth Snow-Black. The general election is Nov. 5.
Absentee voting now underway for June primaries in Maine
The election includes contested Republican primaries in both of Maine’s congressional districts, as well as 18 contested primaries for seats in the Legislature.