election 2018 – Page 59 – The Portland Press Herald

Op-eds, Opinion

Mark Eves: It’s time for politicians to take a stand and stop gun violence

by Mark Eves Special to the Press Herald March 24, 2018March 23, 2018

The determination and bravery of American students should be an inspiration to all of us.

Op-eds, Opinion

Terry Hayes: Our state can’t afford any more divisive partisanship in Augusta

by Terry Hayes Special to the Press Herald March 24, 2018March 23, 2018

Most people running for office actually want to solve problems, but they need a partner in the Blaine House.

Op-eds, Opinion

Alan Caron: Here’s how to fix ‘spoiler’ problem in Maine governor’s race

by Alan Caron Special to the Press Herald March 23, 2018March 22, 2018

Candidates who realize in October that they cannot win should do the right thing and drop out, the independent Blaine House hopeful says.

Local & State, News, Politics

Candidate for U.S. Senate says opponent’s nomination papers have signatures of dead people

by Kevin Miller March 22, 2018March 23, 2018

The campaign of Republican Eric Brakey claims ‘glaring irregularities’ in Max Linn’s petitions. Linn calls the accusation ‘a good prank.’

Op-eds, Opinion

Kathleen Parker: We’re off to the races again, and Republicans might take a licking

by KATHLEEN PARKER March 13, 2018March 12, 2018

Early signs suggest they will have to fight to keep their dwindling majorities in the House and Senate.

Local & State, Politics

Deadline looms for candidates for governor, Congress and Legislature

by Kevin Miller March 12, 2018March 12, 2018

The ballots for the June 12 primary elections are starting to take shape as candidates file qualifying petition signatures prior to Thursday’s deadline.

Local & State, Politics

Candidate for governor calls fire extinguishers a ‘great deterrent’ to school shooters

by Scott Thistle March 6, 2018March 7, 2018

Republican Shawn Moody is being widely mocked on social media for his statement on a Maine radio talk show that teachers could use the devices as defensive weapons.