The two-term Republican hopes to knock out the Lewiston Democrat, who beat him in 2018, in next year’s U.S. House race in Maine’s 2nd District.
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Maine supreme court denies bid to split power corridor referendum into 3 questions
A state lawmaker wanted the court to order the Secretary of State’s Office to split an upcoming ballot measure challenging the NECEC project into separate questions for voters.
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Maine’s supreme court extends deadline for Legislature to redraw voting districts
Lawmakers had asked for more time because they still don’t have the U.S. Census data needed to redraw congressional and legislative district lines.
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Youngest state senator eyes challenge to Jared Golden for Maine congressional seat
Trey Stewart of Presque Isle is the second Republican to enter the 2nd District race in hopes of unseating a two-term Democrat.
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While some states restrict voting, Maine lawmakers pass bills to expand access
The Democratic-controlled Legislature passed the measures in a year when voting rights and access became political footballs in many states.
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Activists call on Sen. Collins to support voting rights act
About 40 people gathered on the Portland City Hall plaza Wednesday night to voice support the For The People Act, which Collins voted against earlier this year.
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LePage officially announces bid for governor in 2022
The conservative and controversial Republican served eight years in the Blaine House before being term-limited in 2019, and his entrance into the race all but guarantees a feisty campaign against Gov. Janet Mills.
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Former Gov. Paul LePage, who is running for his old office, remains an active voter in Florida
In violation of Florida election law, LePage, who is registeredto vote in Maine, failed to notify Flagler County that he is no longer a resident of that state, where he registered to vote in 2019.
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Lewiston conservative jumps into 2nd District congressional race
Jordan Borrowman, 35, hopes his longshot independent bid succeeds in ousting Democrat Jared Golden from the seat he’s held since 2018.