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Elections

Published
July 7, 2014

Eliot Cutler supporters file lawsuit challenging contribution limits

State law allows major-party candidates to collect more than independents, which puts the independent at a distinct disadvantage, the complaint alleges.
Published
July 6, 2014

LePage controversy unlikely to erode political base

But revelations that he met with extremists could hurt fundraising and galvanize voters against him.
Published
July 6, 2014

The early years of Mike Michaud

Growing up in blue-collar Medway, the Democratic candidate was well-liked, outgoing and vivacious, traits that would one day ease his transition into politics.
Published
July 5, 2014

Campaign Notebook: Is Mary Mayhew entertaining Blaine House run in 2018?

Meanwhile, Shenna Bellows presses for debates with Sen. Susan Collins.
Published
July 3, 2014

Romney: A vote for Brown is a vote against Obama

The former presidential candidate also says he has no interest in running for the White House again.

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Published
July 2, 2014

It’s Day 3 of the LePage, Sovereign Citizens controversy

Maine’s governor finds himself in another full-blown controversy following the publication of an excerpt from a book written by liberal activist Mike Tipping.
Published
June 26, 2014

Social media reactions to Gov. LePage’s comments about welfare

Selected reactions to Gov. LePage's characterization of Social Security earnings as "welfare, pure and simple."
Published
June 26, 2014

Portland Councilor John Coyne says he won’t seek third term

The Democrat is a rare conservative voice on the council, like Cheryl Leeman who's also ending her run.
Published
June 26, 2014

N.Y. Rep. Charles Rangel holds off formidable challenge

The 'Lion of Harlem' wins the Democratic primary by fewer than 2,000 votes.
Published
June 25, 2014

LePage includes Social Security among ‘welfare’ programs

He also puts Medicare and jobless aid in that category while arguing that Maine's personal-income ranking would be better if such federal payments were excluded.