Maine’s junior congressman duels with his Republican challenger in televised debates.
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Fight for Maine’s 2nd District brings less money, fire this time around
Two years ago, the sprawling, rural district played a key role in the Democrats’ drive to take back the U.S. House of Representatives.
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First debate between Jared Golden, challenger Dale Crafts a civil event
Maine’s 2nd District congressional candidates sparred gently in a televised exchange, agreed on the need to end partisan warfare but disagreed on health care.
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How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
The House has passed a resolution condemning unwanted, unnecessary medical procedures on individuals without their full, informed consent.
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Dale Crafts admits he was ‘absolutely wrong’ in claiming an endorsement he didn’t get
Republican congressional hopeful said he erred in radio interview when he said a Maine gun rights group had backed him.
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Sen. Collins says she’s still working on coronavirus relief package
Maine’s senior senator called it a ‘huge mistake’ for the president to end negotiations on a relief package, but her election opponent says Collins has been ineffective.
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Heat is way down this year in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District race
First-term Democrat Jared Golden appears to have a big advantage over Republican challenger Dale Crafts.
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Maine’s elected leaders call for vigilance after Trump diagnosis
While wishing the president and first lady a full recovery, they also call attention to the impact of the virus on millions of Americans.
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How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
The House passed the Strength in Diversity Act, to require the Education Department to issue grants to various educational agencies in order to implement programs that increase diversity and reduce racial or socioeconomic disparities in education.
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Pandemic relief lands front and center in 2nd District congressional race
Jared Golden and Dale Crafts each want more relief for those struggling, but they differ on how best to do it.