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Election 2018, Local & State, News, Politics

Senate District 29: Issues include health and elderly care, and education

by Jocelyn Van Saun The Forecaster October 29, 2018October 29, 2018

Democrat Rebecca Millett of Cape Elizabeth is seeking her third term, and is being challenged by Republican George Van Syckel of South Portland.

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Sen. King, 2 challengers spar over immigration, health care and gun control in TV debate

by Eric Russell October 29, 2018October 30, 2018

Republican Eric Brakey attacks Maine’s independent senator over his ties to the energy industry, while Democrat Zak Ringelstein says a vote for King is a vote for the status quo.

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Susan Collins predicts Republicans will keep control of Senate, but House is ‘trickier’

by STEVE COLLINS Sun Journal October 29, 2018October 29, 2018

Maine’s senior U.S. senator also predicts that Republican Rep. Bruce Poliquin will hold off Democratic challenger Jared Golden in a ‘very close’ race in Maine 2nd District.

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Senate District 31: Chenette faces challenge from Mendros

by Gillian Graham October 29, 2018October 30, 2018

The incumbent state senator hopes to fend off the Republican to keep his seat.

Election 2018, Local & State, Politics

Deadline for requesting absentee ballots is Thursday in Maine

by Scott Thistle October 29, 2018October 29, 2018

Ballots must be returned to the voting place or city clerk by 8 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 6.

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Misconduct allegations lead Democrat Jon Gale to drop out of Cumberland County district attorney race

by Megan Gray October 29, 2018October 30, 2018

Gale admits to past extramarital affairs, but denies the accusations of sexual misconduct that the Maine Democratic Party cited when it asked him to withdraw.

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House speaker says if legislator broke gun law, he should resign ‘immediately’

by Scott Thistle October 29, 2018October 29, 2018

State fish and game records show Rep. Jeffrey Pierce has tagged deer, moose and turkey using firearms, while he is prohibited from possessing guns because of a felony drug conviction.