The race between Rep. Christopher W. Babbidge and Bradley S. Ducharme is a repeat of the 2016 election.
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House District 22: Candidates support expansion of Medicaid
Republican Mark Blier and Democrat Richard Fitzgerald both stress the importance of finding a funding mechanism.
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Misconduct allegations lead Democrat Jon Gale to drop out of Cumberland County district attorney race
Jon Gale dropped out of the race to become the Cumberland County district attorney on Monday night after the Maine Democratic Party had asked him to withdraw over unspecified allegations of sexual misconduct from when Gale worked at Unum in the early 2000s. Gale, 51, didn’t directly address the allegations about his time at Unum, […]
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Independent Alan Caron ends his run for governor, endorses Janet Mills
Independent candidate for governor Alan Caron ends his campaign Monday at the Portland Public Library, and endorses Democrat Janet Mills. (Press Herald photo / Shawn Patrick Ouellette) Independent Alan Caron withdrew from the governor’s race Monday and urged his followers to vote for the Democratic candidate, Attorney General Janet Mills. His decision fulfills a campaign […]
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Another Gideon-Schulz rematch in Freeport-Pownal House race
FREEPORT — In his fourth campaign for elected office, Paul “Benjamin” Schulz is again challenging state Rep. Sara Gideon, D-Freeport, in House District 48. Gideon, who also previously served on Freeport’s Town Council, is serving her third term in the district that represents Freeport and part of Pownal, and recently completed her first term as speaker […]
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Kathleen Parker: Republican women missing in action from the ballot
It’s time for them to kick off their heels, pull on their boots and get busy.
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Our View: State Sen. Eric Brakey is reckless with immigration rhetoric
The candidate for U.S. Senate should know better than to spout conspiracy theories in violent times.
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Senate District 30: Key race pits Republican Sen. Volk against ex-lawmaker Sanborn
Policy areas where the candidates differ include climate action, alternative energy development, gun laws, preservation of voting rights and abortion rights.
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House District 7: Candidates want to address workforce challenges, high health care costs
Democrat Daniel Hobbs and Republican John William Howarth, both of whom are Wells selectmen, are running to represent the district covering most of the town.