Golden’s campaign dismissed the endorsement of Matt Dunlap, pointing to Michaud’s loss in the 2014 governor’s race.
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Graham Platner still navigating political storm over social media posts
The head of the Democratic National Committee said Sunday that the U.S. Senate candidate’s comments are not disqualifying. Other supporters say they’re sticking with the oyster farmer, even after his political director quit.
What to know about Maine’s 2025 elections
Local races and two statewide referendum questions will be decided Nov. 4, 2025.
Early voting begins in Lewiston
The city has about 1,000 absentee votes already sent out or picked up.
Can Maine primary losers appear on the general election ballot? | Fact brief
State law bars ‘cross-filing,’ meaning a candidate can seek to appear on the ballot via party primary or independent petition — but not both.
Nirav Shah enters race to become Maine’s next governor
In addition to serving as director of the Maine CDC, the Democrat was a top federal health official in the Biden administration and is now a visiting professor at Colby College.
The Janet Mills-Graham Platner primary is a reckoning for Democrats hungry for new voices
Former “Meet the Press” moderator Chuck Todd says ‘there’s a real anti-incumbent and anti-establishment vibe inside the Democratic Party right now.’
Live updates: Mainers gather across the state for latest No Kings protests
Organizers say they expect even larger crowds than those that gathered in June to protest the Trump administration’s actions. In Maine, rallies are planned for Portland, Lewiston-Auburn, Augusta and dozens of other communities.
Graham Platner’s political director resigns over candidate’s social media posts
Genevieve McDonald made the announcement in a letter Friday as the Democratic Senate hopeful comes under intense scrutiny for the since-deleted posts.
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.’