State Sen. Eric Brakey, R-Auburn, discusses legislation at the State House in Augusta in 2015. (AP file photo) A new political action committee devoted to supporting “pro-freedom and pro-liberty candidates across the country” vowed Thursday to lend a hand to Republican Eric Brakey’s U.S. Senate campaign in Maine. The Protect Freedom PAC said it has […]
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Democrats may urge Angus King to join their ranks
Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, right, accompanied by, from left, Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington on Tuesday, after Senate policy luncheons. The Democratic National Committee may turn up the heat on two independent U.S. senators who caucus with […]
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Maine Senate President Mike Thibodeau joins race for governor
Maine Senate President Michael Thibodeau, R-Winterport Maine Senate President Mike Thibodeau announced Tuesday he would join the race for governor in 2018. Thibodeau, of Winterport, is the fourth Republican to enter the race to replace Gov. Paul LePage, who is finishing his second term. Thibodeau, 51, who has been praised by both Republicans and Democrats […]
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Terry Hayes launches independent bid for governor
State Treasurer Terry Hayes launched her independent bid for governor Monday with a plea for civility in public life and a welcoming attitude toward the new Mainers who are the key to the state’s future success. “I have this vision for Maine that is so optimistic and inclusive – and the only way I can […]
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Democratic challengers trail Bruce Poliquin in fundraising efforts
There’s still a long time until Election Day, but Democrats have a big gap to make up if they hope to catch up with the campaign finances available to U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin, the two-term Republican from Maine’s 2nd District. Half a dozen hopefuls on the Democratic side have taken in more than $300,000 so […]
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With Susan Collins out, more GOP could join Maine governor's race
PORTLAND (AP) — Maine’s GOP gubernatorial primary could become more heated after Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins announced she won’t run. The gubernatorial race is already a crowded field, with more than a dozen candidates announcing primary runs. Three Republicans and nine Democrats have registered to run, while five unaffiliated and third-party candidates have also […]
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Susan Collins to stay in the U.S. Senate, not run for governor
Susan Collins announced Friday that she will not run for governor, instead remaining in the U.S. Senate for the duration of her term. ROCKPORT — Sen. Susan Collins ended more than two years of speculation Friday and announced she would not run for governor in 2018, a decision that opens up the race for the […]
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Espling, Timberlake running for open state Senate seats
Rep. Jeff Timberlake, R-Turner, answers a question about the state budget during a January 2016 news conference at the State House in Augusta. Rep. Ellie Espling, R-New Gloucester, right, also spoke at the news conference. AUGUSTA — Two Republicans declared their intention Wednesday of seeking state Senate seats next year of incumbents departing to pursue […]
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Susan Collins to announce Friday if she'll run for governor
U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine U.S. Sen. Susan Collins will make her much-anticipated announcement about whether she’ll run for governor on Friday, according to her spokeswoman. The time and location of Collins’ announcement was not disclosed, but the Republican senator is in Maine this week while the Senate is in recess. The only public event she […]
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Democrats charge Bruce Poliquin is in NRA's pocket
U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin, R-Maine Democrats hoping to unseat U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin are taking aim at the financial backing the Maine Republican has received from the National Rifle Association. Their assault follows publication of a chart this week in The New York Times that contained a striking statistic: Poliquin has received more NRA campaign […]