Without serious competition in a Democratic primary, the announcement sets up a likely rematch between Abrams and incumbent Republican Gov. Brian Kemp.
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Bangor Republican announces he will run against Bruce Poliquin
Garret Swazey is the fifth Republican to jump into a congressional primary to choose a challenger to face Democrat Jared Golden
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A Bangor Democrat takes aim at Jared Golden in potential primary
Michael Sutton jumped into the race after Golden voted against the Build Back Better Act last week
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‘A little, weak Democrat could beat me up’: Congressional candidate Mike Perkins in hospital with COVID-19
Republican hopeful says he’s feeling ‘like I got hit by a tractor-trailer and then the truck backed up and hit me again.’
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Democrats criticize Bruce Poliquin for aiding a group that opposes gay marriage
The leading Republican congressional contender in Maine’s 2nd District is scheduled to help train politically-minded Christian activists at a session sponsored by an anti-gay group.
Posted inElections, Lewiston-Auburn, Politics
Peggy Rotundo seeks to reclaim state Senate seat she last held in 2008
A popular Lewiston Democrat aims to succeed Sen. Nate Libby, who can not run again due to term limits
Posted inElections, Franklin, Maine, Politics
Tom Saviello mulling a run for Maine governor
The former Wilton lawmaker, an independent, will be deciding “pretty soon” whether to seek election next year for state’s top job against Gov. Janet Mills and former Gov. Paul LePage.
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Caratunk woman enters race against Bruce Poliquin for election to Maine’s 2nd District
Elizabeth Caruso, a leader in the fight against the NECEC project, jumps into congressional race to unseat Jared Golden.
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Leader of Maine Senate Republicans Jeff Timberlake seeks a third term in the state Senate
GOP leader from Turner is running in new 17th District.
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At $289 per vote, Question 1 opponents spent three times as much as supporters, and still lost
The most expensive referendum in Maine history is part of a growing trend in big spending, which doesn’t always yield winning outcomes.