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Published
July 16, 2019

Money from away flows into campaigns for Maine’s 2020 U.S. Senate race

Intense national interest is fueling record donations to Sen. Susan Collins, while challenger Sara Gideon raised over $1 million in about a week.
Published
July 15, 2019

Retired major general enters race to take on Sen. Collins

Jonathan Treacy filed papers Monday to become the fourth Democrat vying for the chance to challenge Maine's senior senator in next year's election.
Published
July 15, 2019

Sen. Collins has already raised more cash than she did for 2014 campaign

The campaign of Susan Collins, the only Republican from New England in Congress, announced it has raised a total of $6.45 million, with $2 million coming in the second quarter of 2019.
Published
July 11, 2019

Senate candidate Betsy Sweet endorsed by liberal group tied to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Justice Democrats, which helped elect Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in New York, has endorsed Sweet while other national groups are backing Sara Gideon to challenge Sen. Susan Collins next year.
Published
July 1, 2019

New group presses Collins on key issues but says it won’t tell you how to vote

The 16 Counties Coalition, formed by Democratic insiders and activists, will try to pressure the Republican senator on tax cuts and other issues.

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Published
June 25, 2019

Endorsements of Sara Gideon highlight issue of reproductive rights in 2020

NARAL Pro Choice America and Emily's List both offer early endorsements of Maine House Speaker Sara Gideon in her bid to unseat Sen. Susan Collins in 2020.
Published
June 24, 2019

House Speaker Sara Gideon announces challenge to Sen. Collins

The Democrat from Freeport will face at least 2 other members of her party in the primary next June who want to take on the long-serving Republican.
Published
June 14, 2019

Report: Maine House Speaker Sara Gideon to challenge Sen. Collins

Citing 5 unnamed sources, the Huffington Post says the Freeport Democrat will make her announcement this month after the legislative session ends.
Published
June 11, 2019

Automatic voter registration bill moves a step closer to law in Maine

The bill, sponsored by House Speaker Sara Gideon, would automatically register people to vote when they get or renew their driver's licenses in Maine.
Published
May 21, 2019

Bill to allow more medical professionals to perform abortions is closer to passage

The bill, which has the support of Gov. Janet Mills but still faces votes in the Senate, comes at a time when other states are restricting access to abortion.