Elections Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Maine’s U.S. Senate race is the 4th most expensive in the nation

by Randy Billings December 19, 2025December 19, 2025

The surge in early spending shows the importance of the seat, currently held by Republican Susan Collins, in determining control of the Senate.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Donald Trump backs former Maine Gov. Paul LePage for U.S. Congress

by Randy Billings December 18, 2025December 18, 2025

Trump said in a social media post that the two-term governor who once described himself as ‘Donald Trump Before Donald Trump’ would be a ‘tremendous Congressman.’

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

How Graham Platner’s complicated past shapes his run for U.S. Senate

by Randy Billings December 18, 2025December 20, 2025

A war is being waged to define the combat veteran, oyster farmer and U.S. Senate candidate from Sullivan.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Shenna Bellows asks judge to dismiss Trump lawsuit over Maine voter rolls

by Randy Billings December 15, 2025December 15, 2025

The state’s motion to dismiss says the Trump administration has not said why it wants voters’ personal information.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Jonathan Bush removes campaign ad featuring Portland police training

by Rachel Ohm December 10, 2025December 10, 2025

The Portland Police Department asked Bush to remove the video from social media after the city said it heard concerns that it appeared to falsely indicate an endorsement.

Elections, Maine, Nation / World, New England, News, Politics

Janet Mills leads Graham Platner in Maine’s U.S. Senate primary, new poll says

by Randy Billings December 10, 2025December 10, 2025

The Pan Atlantic Research poll, conducted from Nov. 29 to Dec. 7, highlights an unsettled Democratic primary battle.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Why are so many betting on Graham Platner to beat Janet Mills?

by Rachel Ohm December 9, 2025December 10, 2025

Platner is leading Gov. Janet Mills on Polymarket and Kalshi, websites that allow betting on elections, sports and current events that some experts say can be better predictors of election results than polls.