TOPSHAM — In her pursuit of a third term representing state House District 54, Rep. Denise Tepler, D-Topsham, must defeat Topsham Fair President Leon Brillant, a Republican new to politics. Brillant, of Valla Halla Drive, joined the fair as a volunteer in 1972, becoming vice president in 2004 and then president in 2009. Owner of […]
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Maine’s candidates for governor keeping campaign clean and low-key
The race for the Blaine House has been short on fireworks and long on civility, with one analyst suggesting that the high drama in Washington has ‘sucked all of the political oxygen out of the room.’
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Democrats appear to hold edge in CNN midterms poll
Also, Democrats’ voting enthusiasm is up 7 percent since September, compared to Republicans’ 3 percent.
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Heather Sanborn unopposed in Maine Senate race
She just finished her first term in the House, representing District 28.
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Portland incumbent runs unopposed for 4th term in House
The District 41 seat is held by Erik Jorgensen.
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Incumbent has no opposition in House District 40
Rachel Talbot Ross just finished her first term.
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Incumbent in Senate District 24 faces challenge from businesswoman
The seat is held by Everett ‘Brownie’ Carson, who is up against Diana Garcia.
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Poliquin and Golden slug it out in first debate in 2nd Congressional District race
Poliquin’s 2017 vote to repeal the Affordable Care Act came up often — but not when he was talking.
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Commentary: Why baby boomers should vote like their kids
The middle of this century will be theirs to navigate. We can give them a boost.
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Educator seeks open Brunswick school board seat
BRUNSWICK — The School Board will be losing a longtime member after this November’s election and gaining a member with a background in education. In District 4, newcomer Celina Harrison is running to fill the seat being vacated by Corrinne Perrault, who is ending her tenure on the School Board after 18 years. Each of the […]