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election 2018

Published
January 14, 2018

Their moment is here, and Maine women are running with it

Motivated by far-reaching upheaval in the political and social landscape, more female contenders than ever are seeking state offices in 2018.
Published
January 10, 2018

Candidates for governor disagree with LePage’s delay of rules to expand access to overdose antidote

Three Republicans and two Democrats who hope to succeed him say they wouldn't stall guidelines for over-the-counter sales of lifesaving naloxone amid an opioid crisis with a rising death toll.
Published
January 1, 2018

2018 will be a big year in Maine politics

From selecting a new governor to settling voting rules, here are the top five things to watch for in the new year.
Published
November 21, 2017

Shawn Moody announces bid for governor, this time as a Republican

The owner of a chain of auto body shops, who says Mainers are tired of simply getting by, becomes the 5th Republican and 21st candidate in the race to replace Gov. LePage in 2018.
Published
November 17, 2017

With crowded field in governor’s race, Maine clean elections fund could face shortfall in 2018

The fund, often tapped to balance state budgets, may need more money if enough candidates quality for public financing.

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Published
November 16, 2017

Shawn Moody enlists former LePage staffers for expected run for governor

The body shop entrepreneur from Gorham joined the Republican Party last month and is planning a news conference Tuesday.
Published
November 16, 2017

Former mayor of both Lewiston and Auburn files to run for governor

John Jenkins also served in the Maine Legislature and won a write-in campaign to become Auburn's mayor.
Published
November 6, 2017

Alan Caron joins governor’s race as an independent

There are now 18 people who have filed paperwork to run next year to succeed Republican Gov. Paul LePage.
Published
October 17, 2017

Senate President Thibodeau announces run for governor in 2018

The Winterport Republican may attract moderate voters who would have supported Sen. Susan Collins.
Published
October 12, 2017

Legislator Mark Dion joins crowded field of Democrats in 2018 governor’s race

The practicing attorney and former Cumberland County sheriff cites his long experience in law enforcement and an ability to listen and lead.