Democrat Emily Cain raises a record $1.1 million in the second quarter, but incumbent Bruce Poliquin leads overall.
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2nd District: Energetic and enthusiastic, Rep. Bruce Poliquin still keeps his guard up.
This year’s race is a closely watched rematch between Cain and Republican incumbent Bruce Poliquin.
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Poliquin’s attacks on Iran deal show he lives in an alternative world
The nuclear accord lays the groundwork for a much safer world and a more secure America.
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Ad about weighing Maine children sparks political fight
At the center of the debate is a measure sponsored by Democrat Emily Cain in 2007 to gauge childhood obesity.
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Bruce Poliquin targeted in new $500,000 ad buy from veterans’ group
The ad, released Wednesday, is part of a $9 million campaign by VoteVets to target Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and other political candidates.
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Poliquin plans to give away Wells Fargo campaign donation
Democrats dismiss the Republican’s move as a political stunt.
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National monument designation triggers clashing political reactions
Maine’s congressional delegation offers a mix of praise, objections and hopes for economic benefits in the Katahdin region.
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Down-ticket candidates in Maine quiet on race for president
Many running for state office worry that widespread dislike for Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton could adversely affect their chances.
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Our View: Poliquin tries to have it both ways on Trump
The congressman appears to send signals to the Republican nominee’s backers without declaring how he’ll vote.
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New England Republicans face near-extinction in Trump backlash
Trump, with his controversies and bombastic demeanor, has complicated what was already a difficult task of getting re-elected for Rep. Bruce Poliquin of Maine and the region’s other party members