Republican challenger Fred Sanborn-Silvers withdrew from the race too late for his party to replace him on the ballot.
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Posted inNew England, News, Politics
Healey could make history as 1st openly gay Massachusetts governor
Attorney General Maura Healey has won the Democratic primary and Geoff Diehl, a former state representative endorsed by former President Donald Trump, has won the Republican nomination for Massachusetts governor.
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Posted inElection 2022, Local & State
At least 2 televised debates on tap for 2nd Congressional District candidates this fall
There is some confusion about whether Jared Golden, Bruce Poliquin and Tiffany Bond will each show up for a third one.
Posted inElection 2022, Local & State, News, Politics
Maine campaigns set to heat up after Labor Day, led by governors race
Incumbent Janet Mills faces a familiar opponent in Paul LePage, who served two terms from 2011-2019. Also at stake is control of the Legislature, where Democrats have advantages in the House and Senate.
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
FBI list shows top-secret documents were mixed with Trump personal items
The inventory shows that 43 empty folders with classified banners were found in a box or container at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago office, along with an additional 28 empty folders labeled as ‘Return to Staff Secretary’ or military aide.
Posted inElection 2022, Lewiston-Auburn
Virginia governor’s plan to join Paul LePage in Lewiston draws heat from Democrats
Republicans holding major fundraiser next week featuring possible presidential candidate Gov. Glenn Youngkin.
Posted inElection 2022, Local & State, Politics
Maine parties counting on national issues to mobilize their voters
The economy and an unpopular president are seen as advantages for Republicans, while Democrats focus on abortion, falling gas prices and student debt relief.
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
FBI: Trump mixed top secret documents with magazines, other items
A just-released 32-page affidavit, even in its redacted form, underscores the volume of sensitive government documents located at Mar-a-Lago and reveals FBI concerns that the records were being retained illegally.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation / World, Politics
Rep. Jared Golden calls Biden student loan plan ‘out of touch,’ worries it might spur inflation
Bruce Poliquin and Sen. Susan Collins also oppose plan, while independent Tiffany Bond says the president did not go far enough with his proposal.
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
Trump seeks special master to review Mar-a-Lago documents
The court filing requests the appointment of a special master not connected with the case who would be tasked with inspecting the records recovered from Trump’s club and setting aside those that are covered by executive privilege.