Even changing the minds of a small number of voters could make a difference in what’s expected to be a close race.
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Maine Republicans defend Trump following former president’s conviction
Sen. Susan Collins and other party leaders called the criminal case politically motivated and pointed to the likelihood of an appeal following Trump’s conviction on 34 felony charges.
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Biden team takes aim at Donald Trump after guilty verdict
But the president’s team does not expect the outcome to fundamentally change the dynamics of a close race.
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Joan Beal announces candidacy for state representative in District 81
Beal said in a written statement that she was inspired to run, in part, by the many proactive pieces of legislation that have been passed in the recent legislative sessions.
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‘Caldie’ Jackson seeks reelection to the Maine House
Jackson thinks state government is not addressing the real problems facing Maine citizens, especially people living in rural areas.
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Sen. Angus King formally announces reelection bid
The former 2-term governor, who is an Independent, is facing 3 challengers in a race that will be decided by ranked-choice voting.
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Two Republicans compete for chance to challenge Rep. Pingree for seat in U.S. House
Andrew Piantidosi of Cape Elizabeth will face Ronald Russell of Kennebunkport in the June 11 Republican primary in Maine’s 1st Congressional District.
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Biden campaign edges in on Trump trial media frenzy with De Niro outside court
The Trump campaign called the event an admission that the trial is political and that the Biden campaign is struggling.
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Trump makes sweeping promises of tax cuts, project approvals to donors in audacious fundraising
The former president is testing the boundaries of federal campaign finance laws as he presses for donations in the multimillions of dollars from the wealthiest Republicans.
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Judge won’t restrict Trump statements that could endanger law officers in classified records case
U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon said that prosecutors on special counsel Jack Smith’s team didn’t give defense lawyers adequate time to discuss the request before it was filed Friday evening.