Election 2020 Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Nation & World

Democrat’s praise of strict gun law roils Kansas Senate race

by JOHN HANNA Associated Press October 11, 2020October 11, 2020

Republicans are circulating a video of her praising strict Australian gun laws that she said ‘took them all away.’

Times Record

State senate candidates: Career and technical education key to environmental, economic success

by Hannah LaClaire October 11, 2020

Vitelli, Kopp, Daughtry and Pattershall all expressed staunch support for career and technical education in Maine and were in favor of making Region 10 Technical High School, the area’s vocational and technical school, a four-year comprehensive technical high school where students learn career and technical subjects alongside their traditional academic course load.

Nation & World, Politics

Democrat challenging Sen. Lindsey Graham in South Carolina raises record $57 million

by MEG KINNARD Associated Press October 11, 2020October 12, 2020

Jaime Harrison has shattered congressional fundraising records.

Op-eds, Opinion

Jim Fossel: So much for ‘The Art of the Deal’

by Jim Fossel October 11, 2020October 10, 2020

President Trump has missed the opportunity to turn a COVID relief bill into a political asset.

Editorials, Opinion

Our Endorsement: Time for change in U.S. Senate

by The Editorial Board October 11, 2020October 11, 2020

The Editorial Board endorses Maine House Speaker Sara Gideon to be Maine’s next senator.

Election 2020, Elections, Local & State, News, Politics

Former Army doctor, conservative Republican Jay Allen faces uphill battle

by Kevin Miller October 11, 2020October 12, 2020

The 59-year-old midcoast resident is still trying to gain name recognition less than a month before the election in the 1st District.

Election 2020, Elections, Local & State, News, Politics

In seeking 7th House term, Chellie Pingree sees work left to do

by Kevin Miller October 11, 2020October 10, 2020

If re-elected next month, she says she will continue to work on the issues that are at the top of her priority lists, including local agriculture, nutrition, climate change, health care and support for veterans.

Local & State, Politics

Senate candidate Lisa Savage hopes ranked-choice will boost progressive campaign

by Rachel Ohm October 11, 2020October 11, 2020

The teacher and activist from Solon faces a steep challenge from the major party candidates, but is hoping ranked-choice voting will help pave the way for independents.