Candidates and party officials weigh in as they try to establish pole positions in an increasingly crowded field.
Susan Collins
Sen. Collins stays out of Maine’s race for governor to continue work in U.S. Senate
The popular senior senator says she needs to stay in Washington, where she has been a pivotal moderate in an increasingly partisan Senate.
Greg Kesich: A slightly educated guess on whether Susan Collins runs for governor: No
As a moderate in a party that has shifted hard-right, the well-liked senator could lose the Republican primary.
Sen. Collins to reveal plan for her political future Friday
Maine’s senior senator will announce whether she plans to run for governor next year or remain in the Senate.
How Maine’s members of Congress voted
Along with roll call votes, the House and Senate passed several measures by voice vote last week.
Jim Fossel: Republicans need to get 60 votes on health care
That requirement isn’t to prevent change, it’s to force compromise.
Our View: Meddling from Washington scared Anthem away from Maine
The Trump administration’s hostility to Obamacare creates uncertainty in a fragile marketplace.
Our View: LePage backs health bill that would hurt Maine
The governor peddles misleading information about a bill that would do more harm than good.
How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
The Senate passes the National Defense Authorization Act and confirms Noel Francisco as solicitor general.
Maine Voices: Sen. Susan Collins is again poised to be a crucial vote on health care
Rejecting the latest Senate bill would protect our health and our communities.