It was unclear early Wednesday whether Republican Sen. Susan Collins would maintain enough of a lead to avoid a ranked-choice run-off in a race with national implications.
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Coronavirus, economy topped list of Mainers’ concerns heading into elections
With COVID-19 surging in Maine, the majority of local participants in The Associated Press’s national survey said the virus was ‘not at all under control’ in the U.S. and strongly disapproved of President Trump’s handling of the pandemic.
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Maine on track for historic turnout in unprecedented election
While there were long lines early in the day at many polling places, poll workers generally reported that the process was going smoothly despite the pandemic precautions and the heavy turnout.
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In final debate, Collins and Gideon spar over Supreme Court, health care, abortion
Only the two front-runners in Maine’s closely watched Senate race were invited to participate in WMTW’s debate.
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Video: Trump and Biden supporters turn out in Lewiston
Flags, banners, music, and opinions flowed as supporters on both sides turned out Tuesday morning on Lisbon Street.
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Susan Collins breaks with party to oppose Barrett’s confirmation
Maine’s Republican senator says the Supreme Court vacancy should have been filled by the winner of the presidential election and she did not reach a conclusion on Amy Coney Barrett’s qualifications.
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Gideon raked in $39 million for Senate race in last 3 months
The Democratic candidate raised nearly five times as much as the $8 million contributed to Republican Sen. Susan Collins.
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Collins, Gideon clash over Trump, health care in heated debate
It was the third debate for Republican Sen. Susan Collins, Democrat Sara Gideon, and independents Max Linn and Lisa Savage in Maine’s closely watched Senate race.
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In seeking 7th House term, Chellie Pingree sees work left to do
If re-elected next month, she says she will continue to work on the issues that are at the top of her priority lists, including local agriculture, nutrition, climate change, health care and support for veterans.
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Maine Democratic Party is behind those Trump/Collins signs
The party has posted signs reading ‘Trump Collins 2020′ in an effort to link the 2 Republicans in voters’ minds. The Collins campaign calls it a ‘petty’ stunt.