Election 2016 Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Election Takeaways: A boost for front-runners Clinton, Trump

by JULIE BYKOWICZ The Associated Press February 21, 2016February 25, 2016

Republicans went to the polls in South Carolina to make their Republican presidential picks on Saturday as Democrats caucused in Nevada.

by The Associated Press February 20, 2016February 25, 2016

The candidates enjoy strong delegate counts as they head into Super Tuesday.

by Ed O'Keefe The Washington Post February 20, 2016February 25, 2016

The former Florida governor ends his bid after the South Carolina primary results were announced.

by EMILY SWANSON The Associated Press February 20, 2016February 25, 2016

Surveys of caucus-goers in Nevada and voters in South Carolina’s primary look at concerns and values.

by THE associated press February 20, 2016March 11, 2016

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz and Florida Sen. Marco Rubio are in close race for second.

by JULIE PACE and BILL BARROW The Associated Press February 20, 2016March 11, 2016

For both parties, the 2016 election has laid bare voters’ frustration with Washington and the influence of big money in the political system.

by DAVID SHARP The Associated Press February 19, 2016March 11, 2016

Troy Jackson presses for a resolution to have all Maine superdelegates support the winner of the caucuses.

by THOMAS BEAUMONT The Associated Press February 19, 2016March 11, 2016

Saying his family legacy sets him apart, the candidate took former first lady Barbara Bush on the campaign trail.

by NICHOLAS RICCARDI and KEN THOMAS The Associated Press February 19, 2016March 11, 2016

The importance of Saturday’s caucuses far exceed the 35 delegates for Clinton as Sanders has poured resources into the state.

by JULIE PACE The Associated Press February 15, 2016February 16, 2016

George W. Bush campaigns for his brother in South Carolina with an implicit critique of Donald Trump.