He is not going to be the nominee because he hasn’t won enough votes or delegates.
Eliot Cutler
Independent candidate for Maine Governor in the 2010 and 2014 elections.
Maine ethics panel allows Cutler to raise as much as party candidates
The decision also means Democrat Mike Michaud and Republican Paul LePage can raise $3,000 from new donors.
Judge rules in Cutler’s favor on campaign contributions
Four supporters of the independent candidate for governor sued the state, challenging the constitutionality of limits imposed on non-party candidates.
Betsy Smith no longer leader of Cutler PAC
Smith resigned from Campaign for Maine on July 15, and says her goals and strategies differed from the organization’s.
Cutler says he was courted to run as Democrat in governor’s race
The party denies it, but the LePage and Cutler campaigns seize the chance to cast Mike Michaud as his party’s second choice.
Gun control group endorses Cutler in Maine governor’s race
Maine Citizens Against Handgun Violence said the independent’s position on universal background checks separates him from Michaud and LePage.
Eliot Cutler supporters file lawsuit challenging contribution limits
State law allows major-party candidates to collect more than independents, which puts the independent at a distinct disadvantage, the complaint alleges.
Open Season blog: Cutler says he’ll match campaign donations dollar for dollar
As of June 12, Cutler already had loaned his campaign $500,000 and has said he is willing to donate the resources necessary to run a successful campaign.
Campaign Notebook: Eliot Cutler gave to those on both sides of abortion issue
Meanwhile, Bruce Poliquin becomes a ‘contender,’ and Susan Collins wins the endorsement of Bath Iron Works unions.
Open Season: Abortion issue continues to divide Cutler, Michaud, even though they agree
Cutler, has been critical of Michaud’s endorsement by pro-choice groups.