But lawmakers defeated several attempts to change the citizen initiative process and the ranked-choice voting that was used statewide in Maine for the first time last year.
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Republican Brakey looks likely to challenge Rep. Golden for his 2nd District seat
Former state senator from Auburn has created an exploratory committee for a likely race in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District.
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Democratic front-runner Biden trails Buttigieg in fundraising total
Meanwhile, President Donald Trump’s campaign on Tuesday reported a massive second-quarter haul of $105 million.
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New group presses Collins on key issues but says it won’t tell you how to vote
The 16 Counties Coalition, formed by Democratic insiders and activists, will try to pressure the Republican senator on tax cuts and other issues.
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Democratic rivals attack Biden in fiery debate as Harris leads the way on race issues
The 10 candidates in Thursday night’s debate show deep differences on race, age and ideology.
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Economic plans, immigration take spotlight in first Democratic debate
The crowded field of candidates gets national exposure Wednesday and Thursday nights.
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Endorsements of Sara Gideon highlight issue of reproductive rights in 2020
NARAL Pro Choice America and Emily’s List both offer early endorsements of Maine House Speaker Sara Gideon in her bid to unseat Sen. Susan Collins in 2020.
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Trump’s popularity could be tested if press secretary runs for governor in 2022
Sarah Sanders is weighing a run in Arkansas, which voted solidly for the president in 2016.
