Organizer James DuPrie said his group is eyeing other ways to prevent Maine from joining 16 other states and Washington, D.C., pledging to commit their Electoral College votes to the presidential candidate who wins the national popular vote.
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Walz’s Army record faces scrutiny as critics question claims about his service
The Harris-Walz campaign has cited his Army experience as an asset. But Republicans and some who served with him have questioned claims about his service.
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Maine home of Frances Perkins, first female Cabinet member, seeks national monument designation
An architect of New Deal measures like Social Security and the 40-hour work week, Perkins returned throughout her life to a home in Newcastle that had been in her family since the 1750s.
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US House speaker campaigns for Austin Theriault at Auburn Mall
Mike Johnson touts Republican congressional hopeful Austin Theriault, who seeks the 2nd Congressional District seat held by U.S. Rep. Jared Golden.
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Maine voters can now request absentee ballots for November election
Voters can also register to vote and change their party status on the secretary of state’s website.
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Harris’ pick of Walz amps up excitement in Midwestern states, inspires big donations
The Harris campaign said Wednesday that it had raised $36 million in the first 24 hours after the vice presidential announcement.
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Buttigieg tours Portland marine terminal, Roux Institute site on second day in Maine
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who was on the short list to be Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate, is completing a national tour to highlight infrastructure investments.
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg touts federal investments in Freeport visit
The visit by Buttigieg, who was on Kamala Harris’ list of potential vice president candidates, comes the same day as Harris announced that Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will be her running mate.
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Where Tim Walz stands on abortion, climate, marijuana and other key issues
A schoolteacher turned politician, Walz was first elected to public office nearly 2 decades ago. He’s been busy since. Here’s where he is on several topics.
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Judge in Trump’s hush money case delays date for ruling on presidential immunity
The immunity decision had been due Sept. 6, with Trump’s sentencing set for Sept. 18.