The winner will face the Republican incumbent and a Green Independent challenger in November.
election 2018
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Want a no-gridlock Congress on a mission to help all Americans? Vote for veterans
They are natural champions of equality, share a bond more powerful than party and learned from the nation’s most trusted institution – the military.
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Posted inElection 2018, Local & State, Maine Governor's race, News, Politics
Ethics staff: Democratic gubernatorial candidate Diane Russell broke campaign finance rules
The former Portland lawmaker didn’t give enough details on how she spent money and failed to disclose that she paid campaign funds to a member of her household.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Women get milestone wins in Georgia, Texas Democratic primaries
They are among a record number of women seeking office in 2018, from governorships to the House and Senate.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Biddeford Democrats compete for a chance at open legislative seat
City Councilor Victoria Foley and former state Rep. John Eder hope to fill the Maine House seat being vacated by Martin Grohman.
Posted inElections, Local & State, News, Politics
Republicans’ court filing takes aim at ranked-choice voting
The filing says the election method ‘strikes at the heart of the party’s right’ to free association.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Seven Democrats see similar path toward Blaine House
The candidates mostly agree about the kind of governor Maine needs, but each hopes to emerge as the one who will get things done.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Maine Democrats to descend on Lewiston for state convention starting Friday
The party will choose from multiple candidates in the June 12 primary for governor and the state’s 2nd U.S. Congressional District.
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State’s animated video offers primer on ranked-choice voting in closely watched elections
The 5-minute animated video from Secretary of State Matt Dunlap’s office walks would-be voters through filling out the ballots and how they are tabulated.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: This entrepreneur from 1882 can teach us a thing or 2 about lifting people out of poverty
Which of our politicians is going to aid the next Hugh J. Chisholm, who has a dream to get people out of poverty?