Mainers are setting early voting records for a governor’s election, with 34 percent more absentee ballots submitted so far this year than in 2014, contributing to a projected turnout of 65 percent. Democrats continue to outpace Republicans in absentee voting, with 61,792 ballots — representing 18 percent of all registered Democrats — returned as of […]
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Angus King: Cutler supporters have choice between ‘protest vote’ and ‘making a difference’ by backing Michaud
SKOWHEGAN — Whoever would vote for independent gubernatorial candidate Eliot Cutler must ask themselves whether they want to cast a symbolic vote, or make a difference in the election to decide who will occupy the Blaine House for the next four years. That was the message Monday from independent U.S. Sen. Angus King, who joined […]
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Maine’s candidates for governor to face off in second televised debate
AUGUSTA — The first televised debate between Maine’s three candidates for governor grew so feisty last Wednesday night that one candidate — independent Eliot Cutler — kind of apologized the next day for taking too hard a jab at one of his opponents, Democrat Mike Michaud. Meanwhile, Maine political observers and others who parse every […]
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Embattled Gov. LePage can win as independent Cutler splits opposition
PORTLAND — Republican Gov. Paul LePage claims to hate all politicians, but Eliot Cutler seems to be an exception. During the first gubernatorial debate last week, the incumbent governor of Maine treated his opponent like a frat brother — patting him on the back, punching him playfully, and high-fiving him. The embattled governor, suffering from […]
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California billionaire’s environmental PAC enters Maine race to try to defeat Gov. LePage
AUGUSTA — A California billionaire’s political operation is entering Maine’s three-way race for governor and will target 90,000 potential voters who it believes can help defeat Republican Gov. Paul LePage, the group’s chief strategist said on Wednesday. The political action committee NextGen Climate says said it’s launching a targeted program in Maine that will include […]
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State of Maine’s economy a focus of governor race
AUGUSTA — Republican Gov. Paul LePage says Maine’s economy is back on track with 20,000 more private sector jobs. His opponents are equally adamant that the state’s economic recovery is lagging under his leadership. The truth is that Maine’s economy has shown a mix of successes and setbacks, giving candidates plenty to cheer — or […]