It’s met the requirements to become a Maine political party; if it chooses to do so, it could cause extraordinary chaos.
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Republican legislatures maneuver to grab and keep power in closely divided states
In North Carolina and Wisconsin, Republicans are trying to seize power over elections and redistricting.
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Another View: Hunt for ‘rogue’ prosecutors is an attack on democracy
New laws like the one in Georgia insidiously succeed where Donald Trump and his followers fell short following their 2020 defeat.
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What to watch for in tonight’s Republican presidential debate
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a distant second to Trump in many polls, is betting that a strong showing will cement his status as the strongest alternative to the former president despite his many stumbles.
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Republican candidates fight each other, mostly line up behind Trump, at first debate
The debate was a critical opportunity for lower-polling candidates to introduce themselves to millions of voters, many of whom are just beginning to pay attention to the race.
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Trump says he will surrender Thursday on Georgia charges tied to efforts to overturn 2020 election
The former president is charged in Georgia with scheming to illegally overturn his 2020 election loss.
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Commentary: Increased security a must for nation’s election workers
Oregon, Colorado and Maine enacted or increased penalties for threats against election workers. But a nationwide threat requires a nationwide response.
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Former Portland city councilor enters race for mayor
Justin Costa, a former school board member and city councilor, is the fourth candidate to enter the race.
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SAD 51 board candidates say they’re ready to tackle overcrowding issue
Three Cumberland residents are in the running for two seats on the Cumberland-North Yarmouth School Board.
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False claims of a stolen election thrive unchecked on Twitter even as Musk promises otherwise
It’s unclear whether Musk and his newly hired chief executive, plan to make changes to Twitter, cracking down on misinformation, which election experts and tech accountability advocates say erodes trust in democracy.