Politics Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Lewiston legislator, Chamber director announce bids for state Senate seat

by Joe Charpentier January 14, 2026January 14, 2026

Rep. Mana Abdi and Shanna Cox said they are seeking the District 21 seat after Sen. Peggy Rotundo announced her retirement Tuesday.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Cannabis opponents accused of misrepresenting Maine referendum

by Randy Billings January 14, 2026January 16, 2026

‘You have a right to lie under the First Amendment,’ Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows said, noting there’s little she can do about the alleged trickery.

Maine, News, Politics, Schools & Education

What could Supreme Court cases on trans athletes mean for Maine?

by Riley Board January 13, 2026January 13, 2026

Two cases from West Virginia and Idaho, argued before the court Tuesday, could have implications for lawsuits about Maine’s policies for transgender athletes in scholastic sports.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Maine House overrides Gov. Mills’ veto of ‘right to repair’ bill

by Randy Billings January 13, 2026January 16, 2026

The measure now heads to the Senate, which is scheduled to meet next week.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Two Bethel men announce candidacies for state office

January 13, 2026January 14, 2026

Woody Hughes is running for Maine House District 78; Peter Southam is making a run for Senate District 19.

Maine, Maine Crime, News, Politics

Eliot Cutler turns himself in after allegedly violating release conditions again

by Morgan Womack January 13, 2026January 13, 2026

The 2-time Maine gubernatorial candidate, convicted in 2023 of possessing thousands of sexually explicit images of children, was initially accused of breaking the terms of his probation last fall.