We need a governor who is battle-tested and who will work tirelessly to lift the Trump administration’s “curtain of darkness.”
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Bellows, a proven leader, for governor | Letter
I met Shenna Bellows in 2014 when she ran a vigorous campaign against Susan Collins. I joined the campaign staff and spent most of 2014 working hard for Bellows. It’s an honor to be able to support her again as a volunteer in 2026. In 2021, Bellows became Maine’s first female secretary of state. She […]
JD Vance says $46M in improper MaineCare payments ‘tip of the iceberg’
Gov. Janet Mills responds by saying that the state has always zealously fought fraud.
Bobby Charles is wrong to make a bogeyman of the ballot | Steve Collins
Hoping to win without a second round, Charles is urging voters to pick him — and nobody but him.
Troy Jackson has the most experience, skill | Letter
The trick is to look past labels. Look past the paint and see what’s under the hood. Troy Jackson is a powerhouse candidate for governor. He’s planning two things guaranteed to lift all Mainers up: affordable homes and affordable healthcare. Jackson is as earnest about justice and renewable energy as Hannah Pingree and Angus King […]
After skipping earlier TV debates, Bobby Charles joins Republican field on stage
Charles’ plans to cut the state budget and eliminate Maine’s income tax in 4 years drew the brunt of attacks Wednesday in the first televised debate to feature all 7 candidates in the Republican primary for governor.
Wise, kind Nirav Shah for governor | Letter
Nirav Shah is my — and, hopefully, a majority of Maine voters’ — top choice to serve as our next governor. It turns out that Shah is much more than one with a calm voice who can simplify the complicated and make Maine and Mainers national leaders on medical issues. Shah is not only a […]
Shenna Bellows is the breath of fresh air we badly need | Opinion
If you’re at your wit’s end with the current political climate, find a location where Bellows is going to speak and get yourself there.
We interviewed the Maine governor candidates. Here’s what they said.
The Portland Press Herald and Maine Public sat down with most of the gubernatorial hopefuls for one-on-one interviews.
Angus King III for Maine governor | Letter
I am a supporter of Angus King III for governor because of his stance on climate change and how he intends to use renewable energy to decrease the power cost escalation we are seeing in Maine. Clean energy has proven to be the lowest-cost way to enlarge energy supply, increase reliability and reduce carbon emissions […]