The televised debate in Maine’s closely watched U.S. Senate race was co-hosted and live streamed by the Portland Press Herald, the Bangor Daily News and News Center Maine.
Elections
Twitter to label or remove misleading claims on vote results
The policy goes into effect Sept. 17, a few weeks before the Nov. 3 U.S. presidential election.
Trump campaign wants federal judge to kill Nevada vote-by-mail law
Less than eight weeks before the Nov. 3 elections, President Donald Trump’s campaign is urging a federal judge to block a new state law and prevent mail-in ballots from going to all active Nevada voters.
Most Americans plan to vote before Election Day, poll finds
Fear of the coronavirus and doubts about the reliability of mail voting after months of attacks from President Donald Trump are weighing heavily on Americans.
Court puts brakes on decision to allow ranked-choice veto question in November
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court still must rule on an underlying appeal of Secretary of State Matt Dunlap’s decision to invalidate signatures on a people’s veto petition.
PAC spending on tires, clothing spurs complaint against state Republican leader
But it is unclear how the Maine Ethics Commission will come down on the complaint because rules governing political action committees are different than those for Clean Elections candidates.
In Kenosha, Biden to test his promise to unify the nation
The Democratic presidential nominee’s approach always has been an intentional contrast with President Trump, who thrives on conflict.
Madeleine Albright, Gov. Mills to host virtual ‘Women for Biden’ event
The Democratic event coincides with the Republican National Convention proceedings on Wednesday evening.
Follow the Money: See what Mainers are donating to the presidential candidates
Click on the arrows to see each candidate’s donations.
Stacey Abrams, who called loss in Georgia race tainted, warns Maine audience of voter suppression
Abrams, the first black woman in U.S. history to win a major party gubernatorial nomination, speaks to 900 in Portland.