Election 2016 Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Bernie Sanders wows crowd in push to win Maine Democratic caucuses

by Leslie Bridgers March 2, 2016November 29, 2017

His revolutionary message resonates with fans who pack Portland’s State Theatre as he urges a big turnout around the state on Sunday.

Local & State, News, Politics

Ted Cruz to appear at Maine rally on Friday

by Gillian Graham March 2, 2016March 11, 2016

The rally at the University of Maine is scheduled a day before the state’s Republican caucus.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Republican elites harden resolve against Trump as voters flock to him

by Michael C. Bender Bloomberg March 2, 2016March 11, 2016

As Donald Trump gathers commanding victories in more primaries, the urgent calls from establishment Republicans to stop him only grow louder and more apocalyptic.

Politics

Analysis: President Trump? It just got a lot more possible

by David Lightman McClatchy Washington Bureau March 1, 2016March 11, 2016

No matter what he says, he survives and thrives, and polls have him in a virtual tie with Hillary Clinton.

Elections, Politics

Super Tuesday: complete election results

by Christian MilNeil and Christian MilNeil March 1, 2016March 11, 2016

Maps and state-by-state election results for the Super Tuesday primary elections and caucuses.

News, Politics

Super Tuesday victories put Clinton, Trump on course for face-off in general election

by JULIE BYKOWICZ and LISA LERER The Associated Press March 1, 2016March 11, 2016

Each party’s front-runner takes Georgia, Virginia, Tennessee and Alabama, while Hillary Clinton wins in Texas and Arkansas and Donald Trump takes Massachusetts.

Local & State, News, Politics

Bernie Sanders to hold rally in Portland today

by staff reports March 1, 2016March 11, 2016

The U.S. senator from Vermont will hold a rally at the State Theatre just days before the Democratic Party’s caucuses in Maine.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Super ‘nail-bitey’ Tuesday offers clarity in chaotic primaries

by CALVIN WOODWARD The Associated Press March 1, 2016March 11, 2016

Republicans are voting in 11 states, with 595 delegates at stake. Democrats are voting in 11 states and American Samoa, with 865 delegates up for grabs.