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Biden wins Nevada primary, while Republican contest is nonbinding

by Maeve Reston The Washington Post February 7, 2024February 7, 2024

President Biden has another chance to pick up delegates, while an unusual Republican contest does not feature front-runner Donald Trump.

Elections, Nation / World, News, Politics

Biden goes small to try to win big. That means stops for boba tea, burgers, beer.

by ZEKE MILLER AP White House Correspondent February 6, 2024February 6, 2024

Biden’s campaign hopes the go-small strategy is a way to show the American people a different side of the president that will help boost his lagging poll numbers.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Absentee voting starts in Maine presidential primaries, and the ballot includes Trump

by Rachel Ohm February 5, 2024February 5, 2024

The Republican ballot includes former President Donald Trump, despite a pending challenge to his eligibility, as well as the names of 2 other candidates who have dropped out of the race but did not notify the secretary of state.

Elections, Maine, Politics

Jared Golden holds big lead in fundraising for congressional race

by Steve Collins February 5, 2024February 5, 2024

The Lewiston Democrat has four times as much campaign cash as his two Republican challengers combined.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Maine officials wary of confusion at March vote over No Labels registrations, new primary rules

by Jake Freudberg February 2, 2024February 2, 2024

Local officials say they’re bracing for potential confusion because some voters may have inadvertently enrolled in the new No Labels party that has gained ballot access in Maine and because there are new rules for the upcoming March primary.

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Trump, Biden pivot quickly to a 2024 campaign that many voters dread

by Michael Scherer andToluse Olorunnipa The Washington Post January 24, 2024January 25, 2024

Nikki Haley is vowing to stay in the race, but the leading candidates are already launching the machinery to pummel each other over the next 9 months.

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Can the 14th Amendment affect Trump’s eligibility to run in 2024?

by Patrick Marley The Washington Post January 24, 2024January 24, 2024

A provision of the Constitution’s 14th Amendment could prevent former president Donald Trump from running for office again. Here’s how.

Elections, Maine, Politics

Bellows urges Maine high court to rule quickly on Trump ballot access to avoid voter confusion

by Rachel Ohm January 23, 2024January 23, 2024

Donald Trump said the state court should wait for the U.S. Supreme Court to provide clarity on whether he can be barred from the primary ballot, but the secretary of state said such a federal ruling may or may not settle the dispute in Maine.