Democrats have brought in $7.5 million, while Republicans and unenrolled candidates have each raised $4.3 million, producing a $16.1 million total – more than double the amount raised at this point in 2014.
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Disputes among members roil Windham Town Council
The dispute is centered over the tenure of Tony Plante, the town’s longtime manager.
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New group calls for dialogue around Maine energy policy
Energy Pathway for Maine advocates for clean-energy technologies in advance of November elections.
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Trump tells U.N. Security Council that China is interfering with U.S. elections
The president offers few details, but said Beijing is upset with his administration over trade.
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Ranked-choice voting likely to determine outcome of 2nd District race, polls show
One pollster determined that incumbent Bruce Poliquin leads, but not by a majority, and Jared Golden would win when independent candidates’ votes are reassigned.
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Mills the top fundraiser in Maine’s race for governor, new reports show
The Democrat took in more than twice as much as Republican Shawn Moody in the latest two-month reporting period, while Alan Caron loaned himself another $240,000 and Terry Hayes broke the $1 million mark in Clean Elections funding.
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When time comes for candidate debates, the underdogs have no stage fright. Here’s why.
In the final stretch to November’s elections, debate season will heat up and candidates low in the polls will get the exposure they need.
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Maine Republican Party reports $133,000 ad buy to target Democrat Mills
The party’s political action committee targets Democrat Janet Mills with $133,235 in TV ads, bringing its total spending in the governor’s race to over $500,000.
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Democrat challenging Sen. King says if he loses, he may run against Sen. Collins next
Zak Ringelstein faces an uphill battle this fall, but said if Susan Collins votes to confirm Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, he’ll run against her in 2020.
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Press Herald, University of New England to host gubernatorial debate
All four candidates will attend the Oct. 10 event at UNE’s Innovation Hall, a 900-seat venue on Stevens Avenue in Portland.