U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, seeking a 7th term in Congress, faces a challenge from conservative Republican Jay Allen.
Maine politics
Five takeaways: Susan Collins talks Trump, Supreme Court nominee in Waterville
The U.S. Senator stopped by for a downtown tour, but answered questions on national issues as well.
Gideon has small lead over Collins among likely Maine voters in new Colby poll
The survey of 847 likely voters also shows Democrat Joe Biden running well ahead of President Trump, with the margin tighter in the 2nd Congressional District.
Maine’s supreme court clears way for ranked-choice voting in presidential election
The court overturned a ruling that would have put a ‘people’s veto’ referendum on the November ballot, thereby blocking Maine voters’ option to rank the presidential candidates.
Why does Maine split its Electoral College votes for president?
Part of an occasional series answering readers’ questions about Maine.
Robert McCarthy declares candidacy for Androscoggin County Commission
Lewiston resident has held leadership positions in numerous community organizations.
Eric Trump tells Maine lobstermen: ‘We will never, ever let you down’
At a campaign event in Saco, President Trump’s son touts his father’s support for the iconic fishing industry as the reason Maine should vote to give him a second term.
Poll shows Gideon with large lead over Collins, but leaves out 2 independent candidates
The Quinnipiac University survey shows the Democrat up 54% to 42% over Sen. Susan Collins, but pollsters didn’t ask about independents Lisa Savage and Max Linn.
Lively U.S. Senate debate puts front-runners Collins and Gideon on the hot seat
In one of the nation’s most closely watched races, the candidates challenge one another on health care, racial inequality, judicial nominations and dark money in politics. You can watch it here.
In Senate debate, Collins, Gideon share stage for the first time
The televised debate in Maine’s closely watched U.S. Senate race was co-hosted and live streamed by the Portland Press Herald, the Bangor Daily News and News Center Maine.