Debates

The Portland Press Herald, WGME 13 and WGAN radio sponsored debates in the Republican and Democratic primaries for the U.S. Senate. WGME 13 and 560 WGAN broadcast both debates.

The four Democrats debated on Tuesday, June 5 and the six Republican candidates met in debate Saturday, June 9. Listen to both recorded debates.

Candidate Statements Rick Bennett Republican Scott D'Amboise Republican Cynthia Dill Democrat Matt Dunlap Democrat Jon Hinck Democrat Debra Plowman Republican Bruce Poliquin Republican Ben Pollard Democrat Bill Schneider Republican Charlie Summers Republican

Campaign Finances

Search the database of contributions to the twelve candidates running for Olympia Snowe's Senate seat.



Explore the interactive chart showing the campaign finances of Maine's U.S. Senate candidates.

Campaign stories

Money separates candidates


Poliquin's rivals criticize his ads featuring LePage
The Senate candidate's TV spot and mailer imply the governor's support, but LePage isn't endorsing anyone.

King, Poliquin lead so far in fundraising for period
But other candidates in the Senate race haven't provided numbers yet for the stretch that ended May 23.

Democratic Senate candidates promise King a fight
The four Democrats seeking the nomination appeal for support and attack the GOP and former Gov. Angus King.

Rivals hit Poliquin on pike widening
The GOP U.S. Senate hopeful draws criticism for backing a 1991 initiative to stop a turnpike expansion.

Political Notebook: Unlcear why Poliquin is targeted
Is state treasurer the frontrunner in the six-way Republican U.S. Senate primary race?

Truth Test archives

Reporter Michael Shepherd gives the Truth Test to political comments, quotes and ads.

Bruce Poliquin's 'Bold Conservative' ad: Mostly true

Profiles

Rick Bennett May 21, 1012 Bennett tries for a comeback	Cynthia Dill May 30, 2012 Cynthia Dill trumpets values, makes waves
Scott D'Amboise May 22, 1012 D'Amboise digging in against the 'Snowe clones''	Matt Dunlap May 31, 2012 Dunlap: Credibility as 'an average guy'
Debra Plowman May 23, 1012 Pro-business, conservative Plowman has 'strong voice'	Jon Hinck June 1, 2012 Hinck keys on workers, environment
William Schneider May 25, 2012 Schneider known for strong resume, character	Ben Pollard June 4, 2012 Pollard a moderate, idealist
Charlie Summers May 29, 2012 Summers well-known, a 'better candidate' than in 2008

True? False? Or somewhere in between?

Reporter Michael Shepherd gives the Truth Test Jon Hinck's statement about GE and finds it false
Read the full Truth Test