Election 2022 Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

U.S. warns midterms could spark calls for extremist violence

by BEN FOX February 7, 2022September 22, 2022

The Department of Homeland Security warns that Donald Trump’s false claims of election fraud may be used to fuel unrest during the upcoming midterm elections.

The Franklin Journal

Tom Saviello will not run for governor

by Kay Neufeld February 3, 2022September 22, 2022

Saviello is choosing not to run to be the governor of Maine due to a variety of factors including potential difficulties relating to younger voters and enjoying retirement.

The Franklin Journal

Tom Saviello considering run for governor

by Kay Neufeld January 13, 2022September 22, 2022

Saviello, a Wilton selectperson and prominent opponent of the NECEC corridor, expects to make his decision sometime in February.

Elections, Maine, Politics

Maine’s 2nd Congressional District race looking a lot like 2018 election

by Steve Collins January 3, 2022January 4, 2022

Independent Tiffany Bond’s entry into the contest sees a return to the campaign trail by the three contenders who got the most votes in 2018.

Elections, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Politics

A toned-down Paul LePage rings in the season in Auburn

by Steve Collins December 17, 2021September 22, 2022

LePage talked Friday about Christmas and campaigning outside a bustling Walmart.

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Politics

Jared Golden tells Democrats to favor workers, not millionaires in revised relief bill

by Steve Collins December 10, 2021December 10, 2021

The 2nd District Democrat calls for changes to Build Back Better bill to reduce tax cuts for the wealthy.

Nation / World, New England, Politics

Pence navigates Trump’s shadow during New Hampshire visit

by JILL COLVIN December 9, 2021September 22, 2022

Former Vice President Mike Pence talks up his and Donald Trump’s time in office and insists the 2 parted ways on good terms, even though Pence’s life was threatened by Trump supporters at the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.