Auburn Republican Eric Brakey filed with the FEC Monday as a formal candidate in the sprawling rural district that’s up for grabs in next year’s race.
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Bucking trend, Golden opposes House impeachment inquiry
Maine’s 2nd District congressman says going after Trump would only contribute to partisan rancor.
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State treasurer backs Buttigieg for president
Henry Beck’s endorsement marks the first by a top Maine Democrat as his party tries to winnow the field of possible challengers to President Donald Trump.
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Money from away flows into campaigns for Maine’s 2020 U.S. Senate race
Intense national interest is fueling record donations to Sen. Susan Collins, while challenger Sara Gideon raised over $1 million in about a week.
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Retired major general enters race to take on Sen. Susan Collins
Jonathan Treacy filed papers Monday to become the fourth Democrat vying for the chance to challenge Maine’s senior senator in next year’s election.
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Senate candidate Betsy Sweet endorsed by liberal group tied to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Justice Democrats, which helped elect Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in New York, has endorsed Sweet while other national groups are backing Sara Gideon to challenge Sen. Susan Collins next year.
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Susan Collins teams up with Lindsey Graham to raise campaign cash
Heading into a tough 2020 re-election campaign, Maine’s senior senator formed a joint fundraising group with her Republican colleague from South Carolina.
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Maine’s 2nd District: GOP’s Eric Brakey eyes challenge to Jared Golden
Former state senator from Auburn has created an exploratory committee for a likely race in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District.
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New group presses Collins on key issues but says it won’t tell you how to vote
The 16 Counties Coalition, formed by Democratic insiders and activists, will try to pressure the Republican senator on tax cuts and other issues.
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Retired general eyes Maine’s U.S. Senate race
Disappointed in Susan Collins, Oxford’s Jonathan Treacy plans to join the Democratic primary field for the chance to take her on next year.