Coverage of Election 2024

Election 2024, Maine, News, Politics

RFK Jr. withdraws from Maine ballot after suspending presidential campaign

by Rachel Ohm August 27, 2024August 27, 2024

Kennedy’s campaign said he would remain on ballots in most states but would withdraw in battlegrounds where he felt his presence would be a spoiler.

Election 2024, Maine, News, Politics

Poll: Economy weighing heavily on Maine voters ahead of November election

by Eric Russell August 27, 2024August 27, 2024

Roughly half of those surveyed by the University of New Hampshire say their household is worse off financially now than a year ago. But there is a clear partisan divide among respondents.

Election 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics

Feds file new indictment in Trump Jan. 6 case, keeping charges intact but narrowing allegations

by ERIC TUCKER and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press August 27, 2024August 28, 2024

It represents an effort by prosecutors to comply with the Supreme Court’s immunity ruling.

Election 2024, Maine, Politics

Perennial Republican candidate in Democratic stronghold of Portland dies at 79

by Randy Billings August 27, 2024August 27, 2024

Sue Abercrombie, who was one of the few Republicans brave enough to run in Portland and had committed to another attempt this fall, died unexpectedly while out of state helping a friend recover from surgery.

Election 2024, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine

Republicans take aim at Jared Golden’s refusal to disclose his presidential preference

by Steve Collins August 27, 2024October 4, 2024

Experts say remaining mum likely won’t hurt the Lewiston Democrat at the polls.

Business, Election 2024, Nation & World

Harris campaign releases new ad to highlight plans to build 3 million homes and reduce inflation

by JOSH BOAK Associated Press August 27, 2024August 27, 2024

Her proposal includes the government providing assistance to first-time buyers, tax breaks for homebuilders, and expanding existing incentives for companies that construct rental homes.

Election 2024, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News

Golden responds to Theriault’s $50,000 pledge to help shooting victims’ families

by Sun Journal Staff Report August 27, 2024October 4, 2024

U.S. Rep. Jared Golden responded to his Republican challenger Austin Theriault’s pledge to raise $50,000 at the Oxford Plains Speedway Pro All Stars Series 400 race.

Election 2024, Nation & World, Politics

Biden, Harris push scrutiny of police, while Trump would halt such efforts

by David Nakamura and Robert Klemko The Washington Post August 27, 2024August 27, 2024

Donald Trump says he wants to let police loose in cities. Kamala Harris and the Biden administration have embraced federal oversight and accountability efforts.