The Auburn Republican said he will announce a final decision later this summer.
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Maine House votes to oppose electing presidents via popular vote
The Senate had approved a proposal calling for Maine to join states that want to change the Electoral College system.
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Report: Maine House Speaker Sara Gideon to challenge Sen. Collins
Citing 5 unnamed sources, the Huffington Post says the Freeport Democrat will make her announcement this month after the legislative session ends.
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Democrat Betsy Sweet announces election challenge to Sen. Collins in 2020
The longtime State House lobbyist, who made an unsuccessful bid for governor in 2018, is the first prominent Democrat to enter the race.
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Portland mayor formally launches re-election campaign
Ethan Strimling has been raising funds for months to fend off challengers, including three sitting city councilors.
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In reversal, Maine House endorses national popular vote bill
But the measure faces more votes to determine whether Maine should join other states that hope to drop the Electoral College in choosing the president.
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Most southern Maine communities easily approve school budgets
Many of the spending plans were approved overwhelmingly despite a low turnout.
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Democrat wins special election in House District 45
Stephen Moriarty will replace Dale Denno for the seat representing Cumberland and part of Gray.
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Kennebunk voters give overwhelming approval to ban on balloon releases
The ordinance was championed by a local teenager who cites the impact balloons have on sea life when they end up in the ocean.
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Maine votes: See local election results
Communities across Maine voted Tuesday on school budgets. Some elected local office holders or decided on new ordinance or spending projects. One special election was held to fill a vacant seat in the state Legislature. Here is a breakdown of local election results in southern and midcoast Maine. Results of school budget votes in multi-town […]