The Democratic candidate raised nearly five times as much as the $8 million contributed to Republican Sen. Susan Collins.
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Collins, Gideon clash over Trump, health care in heated debate
It was the third debate for Republican Sen. Susan Collins, Democrat Sara Gideon, and independents Max Linn and Lisa Savage in Maine’s closely watched Senate race.
Maine’s Senate race: Health care divides candidates, remains a hot issue on the campaign trail
The four Maine contenders for U.S. Senate each have different takes on what’s needed to improve America’s health care system.
Poll shows Gideon with large lead over Collins, but leaves out 2 independent candidates
The Quinnipiac University survey shows the Democrat up 54% to 42% over Sen. Susan Collins, but pollsters didn’t ask about independents Lisa Savage and Max Linn.
Lively U.S. Senate debate puts front-runners Collins and Gideon on the hot seat
In one of the nation’s most closely watched races, the candidates challenge one another on health care, racial inequality, judicial nominations and dark money in politics. You can watch it here.
In Senate debate, Collins, Gideon share stage for the first time
The televised debate in Maine’s closely watched U.S. Senate race was co-hosted and live streamed by the Portland Press Herald, the Bangor Daily News and News Center Maine.
In ranked-choice Senate race, only independents willing to name their second pick
Max Linn prefers Lisa Savage as his No. 2, but she favors Sara Gideon as best alternative.
Republican powerbroker’s bid to thwart Max Linn’s U.S. Senate campaign went awry
Linn accused former state GOP leader Charlie Webster of threatening him to try to help Susan Collins’ reelection bid.
One of Susan Collins’ challengers is dropping out, another is still trying to get on the ballot
Despite having one of the nation’s hottest Senate races, Maine has yet to solidify who exactly is going to be on the ballot come November.
Challenge unlikely to dislodge Susan Collins rival Max Linn from November ballot
A former state senator from Bath questioned 711 signatures gathered by Linn for his U.S. Senate bid, but even if all were thrown out, he would still have enough.