Michael Foley and Republican Deb Shangraw, who have long been active in city issues, are seeking an at-large seat.
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Reports in 2nd District race show Golden with fundraising edge, Poliquin with more cash
The Democratic challenger raised $2.7 million, five times as much as Republican Rep. Bruce Poliquin, in the last three months but Poliquin has more left to spend.
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Maine’s candidates for governor weigh in on health care policy
How each would tackle Medicaid expansion, the opioid crisis and protecting Maine’s most vulnerable exposes differences.
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House District 35: Transportation advocate, tax-cut businessman face off in Westbrook
Ann Peoples and James Bourque are seeking the seat vacated by Dillon Bates.
Posted inElection 2018, Maine, News, Politics
House District 43: Political newcomer, the president of Capt’n Eli’s Soda, running unopposed
Democrat W. Edward Crockett has lived in the legislative district, which represents parts of Portland and Falmouth, for 28 years.
Posted inElection 2018, Maine, Politics
Jared Golden changes course, says he’ll be at Maine Public debate even if Poliquin isn’t
Misunderstandings and miscommunication lead to confusion and mutual criticism between the 2nd District incumbent and his Democratic challenger.
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Report on 2006 sex discrimination complaint against Moody shakes up race for governor
A former employee’s complaint to the Maine Human Rights Commission, which the Moody campaign says is false, accused the Republican candidate of firing her because she gave birth and ‘would no longer be able to do the job.’
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Westbrook City Council, Ward 4: Candidates seek to balance school costs and taxes
Incumbent Gary Rairdon and challenger Isabel Mullin are also enthused about the Rock Row development as they wait to hear more details about the ambitious proposal.
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Maine Republicans spend $1.8 million in their first big ad buy of governor’s race
The expenditure brings the total amount of outside spending in the race to almost $7 million, although Democrat-backed groups still account for a majority of that.
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House District 42: Portland Republican running for seat in Democratic stronghold ‘because someone needs to’
In a rematch of 2016, Susan Abercrombie hopes to replace Benjamin Collings in the seat representing East Deering and some Back Cove neighborhoods.