Spending also surpassed national projections, with one group estimating that $27 million would be spent on the race for governor.
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Midterms reveal Republican decline across large swaths of Maine
Democrats gained strength across the lower third of the state, holding onto the Blaine House, the Legislature and both U.S. House seats. Republicans confront a party in crisis.
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The reliably red town of Gray turned blue in 2022
The Cumberland County town is one of many small Maine communities that Republicans could count on for votes – until Tuesday.
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LePage’s loss leaves Maine Republicans at a crossroads
The political showdown between Janet Mills and Paul LePage began as a national race to watch. Though it ended with little drama on Election Day, LePage’s defeat could usher in a new era for the state’s Republican Party.
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Gov. Mills soaks in decisive victory, Democratic sweep of Maine State House
Democratic incumbent Janet Mills won a second term in the Blaine House and Democrats retained control of the House and Senate, giving the party firm control over the legislative agenda for the next two years.
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Gov. Mills defeats LePage by overwhelming margin
Democrats also retained control of both houses of the Legislature in a high turnout election that many predicted would favor Republicans.
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Candidates in Lewiston make last-minute pitches to undecided voters
Both Gov. Janet Mills and former U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin campaigned in the city Monday
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Mills, LePage crisscross state to turn out voters
Gov. Janet Mills and former Gov. Paul LePage make closing arguments in a flurry of campaign stops in the final week of the election.
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Mills and LePage meet in final debate before voters have their say
The candidates debated four previous times, sparring over issues such as abortion, inflation and the economy, energy and the lobstering industry.
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Florida Gov. DeSantis endorses LePage, other Republican candidates
The likely presidential contender says the fellow Republican would focus on family values, oppose Biden.