elections 2026 Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Attacks ramp up in Maine’s Democratic race for governor as primary nears

by Rachel Ohm June 4, 2026June 4, 2026

Troy Jackson and Nirav Shah addressed last-minute criticisms from their opponents’ supporters Thursday, a few days before the primary.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Republican candidate for governor encourages use of ranked-choice voting

by Rachel Ohm June 1, 2026June 1, 2026

David Jones led reporters through a sample ballot at the State House Monday — the latest instance of a candidate in Maine’s gubernatorial primaries trying to ensure the voting system is used in his favor.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Read the full statement from Graham Platner’s wife about his texts with other women

by Rachel Ohm May 30, 2026May 31, 2026

Platner’s campaign released a statement from Amy Gertner following a report in the Wall Street Journal that he had exchanged sexually explicit messages with other women early in their marriage.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Graham Platner’s wife worried about texts he sent to other women before campaign launch

by Rachel Ohm May 30, 2026June 1, 2026

The Wall Street Journal first reported Saturday that Amy Gertner had told a campaign aide she found the explicit texts early on in their marriage.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

National donors are backing Garrett Mason for governor. Will Republican voters?

by Rachel Ohm May 29, 2026June 2, 2026

The only former lawmaker in the Republican primary is pitching himself as the experienced candidate in a field of political outsiders.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Troy Jackson surges in new Maine governor poll

by Randy Billings May 27, 2026May 27, 2026

Jonathan Bush appears to be making a move on the Republican side, but he still trails Bobby Charles by double digits.

Elections, Maine, Nation & World, New England, News, Politics

In reversal, transgender sports referendum ruled ineligible for Maine’s fall ballot

by Randy Billings May 26, 2026May 27, 2026

The decision by Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, who initially had determined that the ballot question would appear before voters, could still be challenged in court by the proposal’s supporters.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Janet Mills endorses Hannah Pingree for governor

by Rachel Ohm May 19, 2026May 19, 2026

The governor announced her support Tuesday for Pingree, who led the Governor’s Office of Policy Innovation and the Future for more than 6 years under Mills.