Political analysts, however, say voters shouldn’t put too much stock in the results of special elections.
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In Maine legislative races, recruiting the right candidate is everything
With less than a month left to qualify for a primary ballot, Republicans and Democrats are still recruiting people to run for dozens of seats in the Maine Legislature.
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Maine House honors Charlie Kirk with resolution
The resolution, sponsored by Republican Rep. Reagan Paul, was approved without a roll call Thursday.
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Citing AI, Maine lawmakers are close to passing strict data privacy measure
Proponents say the bill is needed to protect people from artificial intelligence and government surveillance, but opponents say it will put small businesses at a competitive disadvantage.
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Two Bethel men announce candidacies for state office
Woody Hughes is running for Maine House District 78; Peter Southam is making a run for Senate District 19.
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Republican candidate for governor criticized over attacks on South Portland lawmaker
Bobby Charles has made a series of social media posts and videos targeting Rep. Deqa Dhalac, whom he has called a ‘radical Somalia-first’ lawmaker.
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Lewiston Auburn chamber CEO Shanna Cox stepping down next year to run for office
‘I plan to run for elected office. I live in this region and I hope to run for something in the state,’ Cox told the Sun Journal.
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Maine lawmakers’ home addresses pulled from state websites after Minnesota killings
Secretary of State Shenna Bellows said the addresses for legislative candidates were removed from her office’s website ‘out of an abundance of caution.’
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More money could be headed to help Maine mobile home residents
Lawmakers supported a bill to add $3 million to a fund to help residents purchase their mobile home parks. But its fate hinges on whether it makes it into the budget.
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Maine lawmaker introduces bill to safeguard against federal cuts to school meals
The proposal from Sen. Mike Tipping would ensure Maine continues funding school meals for all if federal funding is cut, though it’s unclear exactly how much that could cost.