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Gov. Mills will challenge Sen. Collins in key 2026 Senate contest, AP sources say

Democrats see Maine as an important target amid a need to pick up a net of four seats to retake the Senate majority.

ByAssociated Press

October 10, 2025

Here’s what to expect in Maine on Election Day

A roundup of key things to know about Election Day.

ByAssociated Press

November 4, 2024

Harris eyes a rural Maine congressional district in a hunt for every possible electoral vote

Both parties are spending money in Maine, though not a lot.

ByAssociated Press

October 19, 2024

A woman walks through a row of empty voting stations.

Ranked choice voting could decide which party controls the US House. How does it work?

Proponents argue the system encourages candidates to build broader coalitions, eliminates the spoiler effect and discourages negative campaigning. Opponents say it’s confusing and can result in a candidate without the largest number of first-choice votes ultimately prevailing.

ByAssociated Press

October 8, 2024

Composite image of Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry and Sgt. Aaron Skolfield.

Two lawmen linked to Maine’s deadliest shooting are vying for job as Sagadahoc sheriff

Neither candidate wants their career to be defined by the mass shooting that killed 18 and injured 13.

ByAssociated Press

September 24, 2024