The survey gives the governor a slight lead — his first in public poll — but margin of error, other surveys indicates dead heat.
Eliot Cutler
Independent candidate for Maine Governor in the 2010 and 2014 elections.
Read Eliot Cutler’s ‘Building a State of Opportunity’ plan
The gubernatorial candidate outlines 21 priority areas.
Eliot Cutler focuses on transportation infrastructure in policy rollout
The gubernatorial candidate lays out 21 priorities, including cellphone and broadband upgrades, and say borrowing is key.
State House Notebook: Candidates reply to LePage claim that he’s a man of action
Also: The politics of workers’ compensation.
Clean-energy views add heat to Maine governor’s race
In a day of staking out positions, Gov. LePage says pro-renewables policies cost money and jobs, clashing with his two rivals’ support for solar and wind.
LePage proposes tax-cut referendum for June
Democrats pan the proposal – which calls for $100 million in unspecified cuts – as an election-year gimmick.
LePage: Use big incentives to attract jobs to Maine
His proposal to offer massive tax breaks to lure businesses also includes a controversial exemption from collective bargaining.
Maine lawmakers vote to cancel LePage consultant’s contract
The Alexander Group won a $925,000 no-bid contract to look at a number of issues, with its first report recommending against Medicaid expansion.
Michaud, Cutler, LePage offer differing views on virtual charter schools
The three candidates for governor wade in on expanding online educational opportunities in Maine
LePage takes advantage of bully pulpit in governor’s race
On the trail or not, the governor uses the power of the incumbency to control the message. Meanwhile, his rivals look for other ways to muscle into contention.