As a disabled war-time veteran and former municipal manager, I have two major concerns with selecting the next governor. I recently spoke with independent candidate Terry Hayes and she explained she would continue support to correct the situation with homeless veterans, as well as continue current programs to match veterans with jobs and careers, leveraging […]
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New poll shows 2018 race for Maine governor in virtual dead heat
Republican Shawn Moody and Democrat Janet Mills are locked in a dead heat in the Maine governor’s election, according to a new poll by Suffolk University in Boston. In the race for the U.S. Senate, incumbent Angus King, an independent, holds a commanding lead, with 52 percent saying they would vote for him if the […]
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Paul LePage calls for candidates Janet Mills and Terry Hayes to leave their state offices
Gov. Paul LePage is calling on Attorney General Janet Mills and Treasurer Terry Hayes to resign or take leaves of absence from their respective positions in state government while they run for governor. In separate letters sent Monday, LePage told Mills and Hayes that they should step down and stop taking taxpayer-funded paychecks “to avoid […]
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Hayes is the most qualified
Terry Hayes has my support in the race for governor this fall. I have known her for more than 30 years. She has consistently demonstrated a record of independent, nonpartisan problem-solving and fiscal stewardship as a state legislator and state treasurer, which positions her well to address and solve problems in health care, the economy […]
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Money race for Blaine House tightens as Maine’s campaign season heats up
The money race for the Blaine House is tightening as the Democratic and Republican nominees for governor both surpassed $1 million in fundraising – followed closely behind by an independent – headed into the summer campaign season. Campaign finance figures released Tuesday night show Democratic Attorney General Janet Mills edging out her Republican opponent, businessman […]
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Independents jockey for attention in race for governor
AUGUSTA — With the primaries for Maine’s Democratic and Republican parties now over, the two independent candidates in the race to be the state’s next governor are stepping from the shadows and making their presence known. Alan Caron and Terry Hayes are poised to spend more than $1 million on their campaigns between now and […]
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Terry Hayes sues state for right to campaign at polls during June 12 primary
State Treasurer Terry Hayes filed suit this month to try to force the secretary of state’s office to let her independent gubernatorial campaign hand out campaign literature, talk to voters and solicit political contributions at Maine’s polling places during the June 12 primary. The Hayes for Maine campaign asked a Kennebec County Superior Court to […]
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Hayes will help make Maine great
I am writing in support of Terry Hayes for governor. I first met her several years ago when she was campaigning for a seat in the Maine House. That first impression has stuck with me all these years. Last fall I mused that it would be great if she decided to run for governor. Imagine […]
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Hayes working to bring people together
I am writing to express my enthusiastic support for Terry Hayes’ for governor. I did not know much about Hayes heading into the 2018 gubernatorial election season, but my impression, after learning more about her candidacy, leads me to believe she is an honest, hard-working person who genuinely cares about bringing everyone in Maine politics […]
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Hayes works for her constituents
I am very excited about the prospect of state Treasurer Terry Hayes becoming Maine’s next governor. I believe she is exactly the person that Maine needs in that office. Our friendship began as school board members. From my first meeting, Hayes impressed me with her abilities to succinctly ask exactly the questions that needed asking. […]