u.s. senate Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Fundraising in Maine’s closely watched U.S. Senate race tops $41 million

by Kevin Miller July 16, 2020July 17, 2020

Democrat Sara Gideon continues to have an advantage over Republican Sen. Susan Collins, but is spending money faster than the incumbent.

Maine, News, Politics, Uncategorized

Sara Gideon cruised to victory in the Democratic U.S. Senate primary

by Kevin Miller July 14, 2020July 15, 2020

The Freeport Democrat will face Republican Sen. Susan Collins in the most costly Senate race in Maine history, with national implications for control of the Senate.

Maine, Politics

Sara Gideon, Republicans trade advertising jabs over allegations against ex-lawmaker

by Scott Thistle July 9, 2020September 14, 2020

In an unusual response, the U.S. Senate campaign of Sara Gideon denounces claims that she did little as Maine House speaker when a Democratic lawmaker was accused of sexual misconduct.

News, Politics

Gideon maintains 4-point lead over Collins in new poll on Senate race

by Scott Thistle July 6, 2020September 14, 2020

Maine House Speaker Sara Gideon, a Democrat from Freeport, is widely considered the front-runner seeking the party’s nomination to challenge Sen. Susan Collins.

Maine, News, Politics

Mainers shatter record for absentee ballots in a primary

by Julia McCue July 3, 2020September 14, 2020

This election year voters can request absentee ballots up until Election Day.

Nation / World

Trump signs order for police reform, doesn’t mention racism

by JILL COLVIN, LISA MASCARO and ZEKE MILLER June 16, 2020June 17, 2020

The president and Republicans in Congress have been rushing to respond to the mass demonstrations against police brutality and racial prejudice that have raged for weeks in response to the deaths of black Americans.

Maine, Politics

Maine Democratic U.S. Senate hopeful Sara Gideon skips debate

by Carol Semple June 9, 2020September 14, 2020

The establishment-backed candidate in the primary says she’ll participate in 2 forums before the July 14 primary.

Nation / World, News, Politics

John Ratcliffe, Trump’s pick for top intelligence post, clears divided Senate panel

by Shane Harris May 19, 2020May 20, 2020

Ratcliffe had previously withdrawn his name under criticism that he had exaggerated his involvement in terrorism cases when he served as a federal prosecutor.