ABOUT THIS SERIES
On Nov. 6, 2018, Maine citizens trekked to the polls to vote in a hotly contested midterm election. In the month leading up to Election Day, the newsroom examined both U.S. House campaigns, the gubernatorial race and state legislative elections, paying special attention to the rise of women running for political office.
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Janet Mills believes family legacy and a career in law have prepared her to become Maine’s first female governor.
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Former English instructor surprised by political calling
As the first candidate running as a member of the Maine Socialist Party, Maia Dendinger believes Mainers are being limited by the current two-party system.
Lobsterwoman/principal: Vulnerable communities need better leaders
Kylie Bragdon won’t object to being called driven – it’s quite obvious that she is. Bragdon is a principal, a lobsterwoman and she just completed her doctorate at the University in New England. Now she's running for a seat in Maine…
Environmentalist looks to clean up Maine’s referendum process
A self-identifying moderate Republican, Cathy Nichols said she was motivated to run for the Maine state Senate to be a “voice of our silent majority.”
From Ohio chicken farm to running for the Maine Senate
Fed up with a lack of action or accountability in Augusta, Bev Uhlenhake decided to run for Maine state Senate.
For Rumford grandmother, it’s just time for her to serve
Republican Josanne Dolloff is for running for the Maine Legislature to improve her state and ensure her daughters and grandchildren remain close to home.
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