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Gideon maintains 4-point lead over Collins in new poll on Senate race

by Scott Thistle July 6, 2020September 14, 2020

Maine House Speaker Sara Gideon, a Democrat from Freeport, is widely considered the front-runner seeking the party’s nomination to challenge Sen. Susan Collins.

Nation / World, Politics

Democrats, Biden look to accelerate Southern political shift

by BILL BARROW Associated Press July 5, 2020September 14, 2020

Democratic victories would redefine policy fights over expanding health insurance access and overhauling criminal justice procedures, among other matters.

Local & State, News, Politics

Party voters to choose nominees in 34 State House races

by Scott Thistle July 4, 2020September 14, 2020

Republican voters will have to settle 9 State House primary races on July 14, while Democrats will select 25 nominees, including 7 races with 3 candidates each.

Politics

Fundraising by Republican congressional hopefuls trails Jared Golden

by Steve Collins July 3, 2020July 6, 2020

Eric Brakey outpaced two challengers as GOP eyes July 14 primary for Maine’s 2nd District U.S. House seat.

Local & State, News, Politics

Mainers shatter record for absentee ballots in a primary

by Associated Press July 3, 2020September 14, 2020

This election year voters can request absentee ballots up until Election Day.

Local & State, News, Politics

Gideon reports raising $8 million, more than double amount raised by Collins

by Kevin Miller July 3, 2020September 14, 2020

Maine’s U.S. Senate contest is already the most expensive race in state history and is likely to draw tens of millions of dollars more before the November elections.

Local & State, News, Politics

Maine lawmakers urge colleagues to prioritize bills aimed at ending systemic racism

by Scott Thistle July 2, 2020July 6, 2020

Reps. Rachel Talbot Ross and Craig Hickman want the Legislature to act quickly on bills held over from the March adjournment that would address racial disparity and discrimination.