Sen. Jill Duson won overwhelmingly in her hometown of Portland.
Election 2024
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Republicans choose Austin Theriault to face Rep. Jared Golden in 2nd District
The former NASCAR driver from Fort Kent had the backing of national party leaders, including U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson and former President Donald Trump.
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Hunter Biden guilty verdict could take personal toll on president proud of son’s recovery
By Hunter’s own account, including in his memoir, the president has offered his son unconditional love, coming to his door at times to tell him he needs help and repeatedly telling him he loves him no matter what.
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See all the results from Tuesday’s primaries in Maine
Explore the statewide primary and local election race results.
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Light turnout reported as Maine voters cast ballots in party primaries, local races
There were a few busy polling places, including in Cumberland, where voters were deciding on a school construction project.
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Maine Republicans to collect signatures at polls for voter ID, repeal of national popular vote law
A 3rd referendum, which would limit donations to political action committees that seek to independently influence elections, has already qualified for the November ballot.
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Sen. Ben Chipman withdraws from race for Maine House the day before the primary
The Democrat issued a statement Monday thanking voters for their support over the years, but did not give a specific reason why he is dropping out and why he made the decision the day before the primary.
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Gun control comes to election forefront for Lewiston mass shooting survivors
Voters in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District will choose the Republican candidate who will challenge three-term Democratic Rep. Jared Golden this fall in one of the nation’s most closely watched congressional elections.
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Sen. Collins takes heat for echoing Trump’s claims of political prosecution
Maine’s senior senator surprised and angered many, even among her supporters, when she undermined the validity of the former president’s criminal conviction in the courts.
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Three Democrats competing for open seat representing Cape Elizabeth in Maine House
Michelle Boyer, Cynthia Dill and Kimberly Monaghan are vying to take over the seat held by Democratic Rep. Rebecca Millett, who is not seeking reelection.