Gun talk continues to shape Maine Democrats’ race to replace LePage
It’s not policy that Janet Mills and Adam Cote disagree on, it’s the past.
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Returning to Augusta reminds budget panel members how deeply they disagree
Maine legislators got some work done on Wednesday, but they still have more to do and left the State House on a sour note.
Maine is edging closer to a public campaign financing crisis
A bill left unfinished by the Legislature earlier this year could prevent the Maine Ethics Commission from dispersing clean election funds to candidates after July 1.
Even when the Democrats who want LePage’s job argue, they mostly agree
The front-runner in the field is drawing criticism, but Democrats mostly agree on taxes while dividing on some of the specifics.
Expect lots of love for LePage and a tense afternoon at this year’s Maine GOP convention
The Maine Republican Party’s state convention may begin with a tense tribute on Friday before candidates wrangle on-stage tomorrow.
Left versus inside: Recapping the Maine Democratic gubernatorial debate
Attorney General Janet Mills looked like the frontrunner as most of the Democratic field raced to the left to define themselves before a primary audience.
It’s deadline day for Maine party candidates who want to make the ballot
We’re expecting an eight-way Democratic gubernatorial primary and a five-way Republican primary, which will test Maine’s new ranked-choice voting system.
Dropouts, straw polls hint at who to take seriously in crowded Maine governor’s race
It now feels like the 2018 campaign to is taking off in earnest, with two Democrats leaving the race since Friday and a Republican debate tonight in Waterville.
Maine Democrats split on value of ranked-choice voting lawsuit
Supporters of ranked-choice voting in Maine have filed a lawsuit designed to guarantee the system is implemented in time for the June prmary, but not even RCV supporters can agree whether the lawsuit was necessary.
Diane Russell’s spending choices raise questions about her debt-ridden campaign
The Democrat’s campaign has more debt than money raised, raising lots of questions about her priorities.
