Former state Rep. Jeffrey Pierce, R-Dresden, lost his re-election bid last fall after Democrats revealed he had a felony drug conviction 35 years ago, then hunted when he was legally prohibited from possessing firearms, records show.
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Martin Grohman: Let’s hope the Legislature can fit the puzzle pieces together
That will be the mission of the lawmakers who represent Maine’s cities and towns at the State House.
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Jim Fossel: Tax fight could unify Maine Republicans
If legislators hold the line on any proposed increases, it could bode well for them in upcoming elections.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Mills names the chief communicators for her new administration
Scott Ogden, spokesman for Janet Mills during her electoral campaign, will serve as communications director, and Lindsay Crete, former spokeswoman for Maine House Democrats, will be press secretary.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Victories present both peril and possibility to Maine Democrats
Democrats need to offer Republican lawmakers willing to collaborate a seat at the table.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Maine stands out as political party-swapper in governor’s office
In every gubernatorial election not featuring an incumbent over the past 60 years, voters never chose the candidate of the party currently holding the governorship.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Maine Democratic Party leaders stepping down
Chairman Phil Bartlett and Vice Chairwoman Peggy Schaffer say they won’t be seeking re-election.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Blue wave comes ashore in Maine
After Tuesday’s election results, the Maine Republican Party needs to do some serious soul-searching.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: No high political drama, but plenty of change for Maine
Janet Mills, the state’s first woman governor, will have majorities in the Legislature to combat gridlock.
Posted inElection 2018, Elections, Politics
Interactive maps: Explore how voter registration and party enrollment have changed since 2014
Much of rural Maine is becoming more Republican, but in the state’s most populous cities and towns, Democrats are widening their statewide advantage in voter registrations.