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Election 2018

Published
September 28, 2017

Democrats running for governor agree on need to improve health care, economy

Six of the eight Democrats in the race attend a candidates forum in Augusta, where they also agreed that their party must occupy Blaine House after eight years under Republican Gov. Paul LePage.
Published
September 21, 2017

Maine gubernatorial candidates on York County casino: Vote it down

Asked about their positions, all of the 2018 contenders who responded oppose the measure, citing better ways to help the state's economy and concerns about the campaign's backers.
Published
September 6, 2017

Maine House Minority Leader Fredette announces he’s running for governor

The Republican from Newport has been a staunch ally of Gov. Paul LePage.
Published
August 10, 2017

Former Portland state Rep. Diane Russell joins governor’s race

An outspoken progressive, she is the 8th Democrat to declare her candidacy for the 2018 race.
Published
July 19, 2017

Search the database: Maine’s 2018 gubernatorial campaign expenditures

So far, 4 candidates have filed campaign finance reports – see how and where they're spending their campaign funds so far.

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Published
July 18, 2017

Gorham Democrat Jim Boyle enters Maine governor race

He becomes the 6th Democrat to enter the 2018 race.
Published
July 13, 2017

Former House Speaker Mark Eves jumps into 2018 race for governor

The Democrat from North Berwick, known for clashing with Gov. LePage while working well with other Republicans, declares his candidacy just days after Attorney General Janet Mills joins the fray.
Published
July 10, 2017

Maine Attorney General Janet Mills enters 2018 race for governor

Mills, a Democrat, has been a frequent foil of Republican Gov. Paul LePage.
Published
June 6, 2017

Mary Mayhew begins run for governor vowing to continue LePage’s reforms

The Republican takes a jab at Sen. Collins, a potential rival in 2018, and touts welfare changes she made at DHHS. Critics say the cutbacks caused suffering among the poor.
Published
May 30, 2017

Progressive activist Betsy Sweet running for Maine governor

The Hallowell resident is the third Democrat to file campaign paperwork.