Poliquin leaves campaign coffers empty to repay loan to himself

It’s a fairly common practice among politicians with enough personal wealth to finance some or all of their campaigns.

Outside Maine State House, abortion opponents have the floor

They protest in Augusta as part of the Hands Around the Capitol march, marking the 46th year since passage of Roe v. Wade.

LePage takes parting shot at ‘stolen election’ that cost fellow Republican his seat in Congress

In signing off on Democrat Jared Golden's win over Rep. Bruce Poliquin, the outgoing governor writes that the first ranked-choice congressional election ‘didn't result in a true majority as promised.’

Our View: Noise aside, the fact is that Jared Golden won in Maine’s 2nd District

Incumbent Bruce Poliquin finally folds after each of his overblown claims against ranked-choice voting is knocked down.

Poliquin drops challenge to ranked-choice voting, clearing way for Golden to take seat in Congress

The incumbent Republican believes the ranked-choice system is unconstitutional, but says closing 'this confusing and unfair chapter of voting history' is in the best interest of his constituents.

Rep. Poliquin makes his last stand on Mexico border wall

Maine's 2nd District representative warns President Trump that he must act now.

Court denies Poliquin’s appeal to stop Golden’s certification as winner

The 1st Circuit Court of Appeals' ruling is the latest blow to Rep. Bruce Poliquin's legal battle to reverse the outcome of the ranked-choice election in Maine's 2nd District.

Our View: Food assistance not safe from harmful cuts

Bypassing Congress to toughen work rules will hurt, not help, the needy.

Jared Golden plans town halls, listening tour as he prepares to take office

LePage, calling ranked-choice voting ‘repugnant,’ hasn’t certified Golden’s win. But it may not matter.

Attorneys for Rep. Bruce Poliquin, Rep.-elect Jared Golden and Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap argue over whether Golden can be seated in Congress on Jan. 3.