Republican hopeful says he’s feeling ‘like I got hit by a tractor-trailer and then the truck backed up and hit me again.’
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Democrats criticize Bruce Poliquin for aiding a group that opposes gay marriage
The leading Republican congressional contender in Maine’s 2nd District is scheduled to help train politically-minded Christian activists at a session sponsored by an anti-gay group.
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Peggy Rotundo seeks to reclaim state Senate seat she last held in 2008
A popular Lewiston Democrat aims to succeed Sen. Nate Libby, who can not run again due to term limits
Posted inElections, Franklin, Local & State, Politics
Tom Saviello mulling a run for Maine governor
The former Wilton lawmaker, an independent, will be deciding “pretty soon” whether to seek election next year for state’s top job against Gov. Janet Mills and former Gov. Paul LePage.
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Caratunk woman enters race against Bruce Poliquin for election to Maine’s 2nd District
Elizabeth Caruso, a leader in the fight against the NECEC project, jumps into congressional race to unseat Jared Golden.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Elections, News, Politics
Leader of Maine Senate Republicans Jeff Timberlake seeks a third term in the state Senate
GOP leader from Turner is running in new 17th District.
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At $289 per vote, Question 1 opponents spent three times as much as supporters, and still lost
The most expensive referendum in Maine history is part of a growing trend in big spending, which doesn’t always yield winning outcomes.
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Maine’s passage of ‘right to food’ amendment stirs celebration, worry
While supporters are pleased, opponents fear the nation’s first constitutional amendment for food rights will lead to legal battles.
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More than 400,000 Mainers voted in statewide referendums and local races
While official results are not yet available, Secretary of State Shenna Bellows said Maine had strong voter turnout, and absentee ballot use, for an off-year, referendum-only election.
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After Republicans’ win in Virginia, Democrats fear implications for 2022
Democrats saw the race for Virginia’s governor as a test of whether they could turn out voters when their chief nemesis, Donald Trump, was not on the ballot.