Elections - Portland Press Herald

Hillary Clinton tells Michaud supporters that ‘Maine needs a fresh start’

by Randy Billings October 24, 2014October 27, 2014

The prospective 2016 presidential candidate is the latest nationally prominent figure to campaign for Maine’s Democratic candidate for governor.

Maine Governor's race, News, Politics

Wealthy Kansas Republican couple give $50,000 to pro-Cutler PAC

by Matt Byrne October 24, 2014October 24, 2014

The donations from James and Marilyn Hebenstreit are the largest in the recent reporting period for Campaign for Maine; Cutler says he’s known James Hebenstreit since college.

Elections, Politics

Final TV debate between Poliquin, Cain gets nasty

by Michael Shepherd October 23, 2014January 4, 2016

The debate Thursday night in the close race for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District seat put claims about the candidates’ backgrounds on full display.

Elections, Maine Governor's race, News, Politics

Nine things you might not know about Hillary Clinton

by Randy Billings October 23, 2014October 24, 2014

The former secretary of state and first lady will headline a rally in Maine for Mike Michaud on Friday.

Elections, Maine, Politics

Somerset County sheriff race sparks campaign dispute

by Doug Harlow October 23, 2014October 24, 2014

The wife of a supporter of candidate Kris McKenna used a fake name to tip off the media to a complaint she filed against Dale Lancaster.

Maine Governor's race, News, Paul LePage, Politics

Groups join forces, spend big to defeat Gov. LePage

by Steve Mistler October 23, 2014October 22, 2014

The millions from 16 organizations is a major reason why outside spending is more than double the total for the 2010 race, with two weeks still to go.