History favors his re-election, but the 2016 campaign is rife with unique factors everywhere.
Emily Cain
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Cain gets fundraising boost but still lags Poliquin in Maine’s 2nd District
Democrat Emily Cain is trying to unseat U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin, a Republican.
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Democrat Emily Cain to report fundraising ahead of 2014 pace
While the 2nd Congressional District candidate has raised more than $1 million, incumbent Bruce Poliquin is expected to maintain his lead in cash on hand.
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Morning Briefing 1.26.15: Twenty-six days in office, a taxing trend & a song against mispronunciation
Gov. Paul LePage said Friday that the transfer of power is one of the reasons he wants to change the Secretary of State position into a lieutenant governor. The Maine Constitution says that the President of the Senate assumes power in the event that a sitting governor resigns or dies. This is a problem, LePage […]
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Maine’s 2nd District race: Deep divide on border crisis
Republican Bruce Poliquin suggests returning Central American children home, while Democrat Emily Cain favors a broad legislative approach.
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Poll shows Cain slightly ahead of Poliquin in District 2
Chellie Pingree has a large edge over Isaac Misiuk in District 1, and Susan Collins leads Shenna Bellows handily for U.S. Senate.
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Cain projected to win Dem primary; Poliquin leads Raye for GOP
Turnout has been predictably low across the district, and candidates are filing into parties to watch results with supporters.
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Compromise meets hard line in 2nd District
Democratic rabble-rouser Troy Jackson and tea party-backed Bruce Poliquin hope to defeat more established candidates in the primaries Tuesday.
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Maine’s 2nd District candidates make final push
Republicans Kevin Raye and Bruce Poliquin look to be in a tighter race in the congressional primaries than Democrats Troy Jackson and Emily Cain.
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Poll: Cain has big lead over Jackson in 2nd District
The Democrats are vying in the 2nd District primary for a seat being vacated by U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud.