Party: Democrat Age: 59 Home: East Millinocket Education: Schenck High School. Background: Grew up in blue-collar Medway, one of six children and the son and grandson of paper mill workers. He went to work at the same mill when he graduated high school. Career: Great Northern Paper Co., 1973-2002; Maine House of Representatives, 1980-1994; Maine […]
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Paul LePage
Party: Republican Age: 65 Home: Waterville Background: Grew up in a poor family of 18 children in Lewiston and left home at age 11 after being abused by his father, a decision he says saved his life. Education: Lewiston High School, Husson College, University of Maine. Career: General manager of Marden’s, 1996-2011; mayor of Waterville, […]
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Eliot Cutler
Party: independent Age: 68 Home: Cape Elizabeth Background: Grew up in Bangor, the oldest son of a prominent doctor and community-minded mother and was a college intern for Democratic U.S. Sen. Edmund Muskie. Education: Deerfield Academy (N.H.); Harvard College; Georgetown University School of Law. Career: Associate Director of Office of Management and Budget, 1977-1980; attorney, […]
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Gun control group endorses Cutler in Maine governor’s race
Maine Citizens Against Handgun Violence said the independent’s position on universal background checks separates him from Michaud and LePage.
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Michaud intern suspended over personal tweets
Republicans lambaste the Democratic candidate for governor over a volunteer’s use of social media.
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Michaud leads in cash on hand, with LePage close, Cutler trailing
Democrat Mike Michaud leads his opponents in the governor’s race in the all-important cash-on-hand category, according to the latest campaign reports filed Tuesday. Michaud has a little more than $1 million on hand, followed closely by incumbent Republican Gov. Paul LePage at $917,000 and independent candidate Eliot Cutler at $527,000. Meanwhile, Cutler has eclipsed the […]
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The early years: Paul LePage
Tough love, hard work and luck saved the boy who would become governor after he fled a family mired in poverty and scarred by abuse.
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The Early Years: Eliot Cutler
The son of a Bangor doctor and a community-minded mom, the gubernatorial candidate developed an early passion for success and service, and a desire to give back to his home state.
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Campaign Notebook: LePage contrasts his record of support for seniors with Michaud’s
Meanwhile, Collins leads Bellows; a big name in the GOP will raise funds; and a PAC is buying ads to back Michaud.
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Collins raises money lead on Bellows in Maine Senate race
Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins out-raised her Democratic opponent by nearly $340,000 for the three months from April 1 to June 30.