“We don’t want to be reactionary”: Election officials cautious heading into midterms
Although Maine has not seen the levels of election challenges taking place in other states, officials are still taking precautions.
Citing crucial year for abortion rights, Planned Parenthood spends likely record amounts on Maine elections
The money supports Gov. Janet Mills, opposes her opponent Paul LePage, and also goes to a handful of key legislative races.
Start-up company hopes Maine will help it change the way independents campaign
Good Party wants to elevate unenrolled candidates above the political fray. Maine contenders are waiting to see if it will work.
Maine’s purple towns are the places to watch in this gubernatorial election
Communities with traditionally tight presidential races and high independent voter counts could be deciding factors come November.
Golden, in rare break with Mills, calls for Maine to take a more aggressive stance in lobster fight
The moderate congressman, known for bucking his party, is in a tough fight against Republican Bruce Poliquin.
How they met economic challenges gives a glimpse into the major candidates for governor
Janet Mills dealt with the problems brought on by the pandemic, and Paul LePage inherited issues brought on by the 2008 recession.
LePage proposed to suspend pandemic-era taxes and fees to fight inflation. There’s little for him to roll back.
Most taxation bills have been related to exemptions since 2020 as Gov. Mills has remained wary of going against campaign pledge to not raise them.