The state’s proposed general fund budget for 2026-27 is $11.63 billion.
Gov. Paul LePage
Former Gov. LePage announces run for Congress in Maine’s 2nd District
The Republican, who served 2 terms as governor and later mounted an unsuccessful bid for a third, will seek the seat currently held by Democratic Rep. Jared Golden.
Paul LePage reemerges to support effort to oust Sen. Angus King
The former 2-term Republican governor will host a fundraising event next week, along with former U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin, in support of Demi Kouzounas, the former chair of the Maine Republican Party.
Former Gov. Paul LePage hopes to raise $500,000 for families of Lewiston shooting victims
The former Republican governor and Lewiston native hopes to distribute the money to the families of the 18 people killed and 13 survivors before Christmas.
Outsider Sam Hunkler embraces an alternative way to run for office
Can a retired doctor from Down East get elected Maine governor without money, staff, political experience or a platform? The independent candidate intends to find out.
Without Mills, LePage and Hunkler discuss dam removal, housing, forever chemicals during Waterville forum
Former Republican Gov. Paul LePage and independent candidate Sam Hunkler fielded policy questions Tuesday at a forum hosted by the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce.
Janet Mills and Paul LePage clash again in Portland debate
Gov. Janet Mills and former Gov. Paul LePage sparred over economic issues Thursday morning at a breakfast meeting of the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce.
LePage has a long history of undermining faith in elections
The Republican nominee for governor said at Tuesday’s debate that he believes Biden was elected legitimately, but he has made many evidence-free claims that various Maine elections were stolen or rigged.
Sen. Angus King endorses Gov. Janet Mills’ bid for second term
The independent praises Maine’s Democratic governor for her leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gov. Mills widens fundraising advantage over LePage
Democratic Gov. Janet Mills holds a more than 2-1 fundraising advantage over former two-term Republican Gov. Paul LePage, and she also is benefiting from millions in spending by outside groups attacking her opponent.