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Maine Republican leaders urge party to regain trust of women as convention begins

by Randy Billings April 26, 2024April 26, 2024

Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, got a mixed welcome before speaking to party faithful, many of whom displayed support for former President Donald Trump.

Elections, Maine, Politics

U.S. House, Senate candidates in Maine haul in campaign cash

by Steve Collins April 16, 2024April 17, 2024

In 2nd District Republican primary, Austin Theriault holds big fundraising lead.

Elections, Nation & World, Politics

Operatives must pay up to $1.25 million for robocall scheme to suppress Black votes in New York

by Amy B Wang The Washington Post April 9, 2024April 9, 2024

Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman are conservative operatives who have a history of concocting conspiracy theories to try to smear Democrats.

Elections, Maine, Politics

Legislature sends national popular vote proposal to Gov. Mills

by Randy Billings April 3, 2024April 3, 2024

Gov. Janet Mills has 10 days to sign it, veto it or allow it to become law without her signature.

Elections, Nation & World, Politics

Biden, Trump win Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York and Wisconsin primaries

by JONATHAN J. COOPER and TERESA CRAWFORD Associated Press April 2, 2024April 2, 2024

The outcomes, while hardly surprising, will offer clues about enthusiasm among base voters for the upcoming 2020 rematch that has left a majority of Americans underwhelmed.

Elections, Maine, Politics

Susan Collins won’t vote for Trump: ‘I don’t think it should surprise anyone’

by Stephen Singer March 28, 2024March 29, 2024

Maine’s senior senator said she doesn’t know how she will vote in November, rejecting both President Biden and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as well as the Republican frontrunner.

Elections, Nation & World, News, Politics

Biden, Trump notch wins in Tuesday’s primaries. Other races offer hints on national politics

by PATRICK ORSAGOS, CODY JACKSON, MICHELLE L. PRICE and BILL BARROW Associated Press March 19, 2024March 19, 2024

Donald Trump and President Biden have for weeks been focused on the general election, aiming their campaigns lately on states that could be competitive in November rather than merely those holding primaries.

Elections, Maine, Politics

Effort to elect presidents using popular vote gains ground in Maine

by Randy Billings March 13, 2024March 13, 2024

The Maine Senate votes in support of a multistate plan to sidestep the Electoral College by pledging to support presidential candidates who win the national popular vote.