All three campaigns have denied any role, and Michaud’s campaign is using it to raise money.
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Open Season blog: Cutler appears on MSNBC
Independent candidate for governor Eliot Cutler spoke Tuesday morning on “The Daily Rundown with Chuck Todd,” a political news program on MSNBC.
Michaud’s orientation has double-edged potential
The Democratic Blaine House candidate stands to gain among Maine’s progressives, but could lose ground with social conservatives on his own District 2 turf.
Campaign Notebook: Political middle shrinking, study finds
Meanwhile, LePage and Cutler meet; they fail to vote; and the governor stumps for Pingree’s GOP challenger.
As Cutler self-funds campaign for Maine governor, there are challenges
The independent says he’ll have enough to win despite heavy spending already and built-in donor handicaps.
Open Season blog: Cutler, LePage cross paths briefly in Lewiston
Both candidates attended a Business-to-Business trade show at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee as part of a campaign swing through Lewiston.
Three Maine House, Senate primary races could see recounts
Candidates in Sanford, Brunswick and Waterboro suffered defeat by as few as 9 votes Tuesday.
For Sheriff Joyce, slow, steady wins race to 2nd term
While a PAC spent big money against him, his campaign relied on volunteers and judicious spending.
Two women tie with 12 write-in votes for Dresden clerk
The results create a question about who will be the new town clerk.
Voters in Hollis had to wait in line when computers froze
Tallying the votes took until midnight.