maine politics
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PublishedNovember 5, 2024
Maine flag referendum fails; PAC limits pass
A measure to cap contributions to political action committees easily passed in Maine, and the remaining 3 bond questions all appeared poised to pass.
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PublishedNovember 2, 2024
Campaign signs are everywhere. But are they any use?
Roads and lawns across Maine are dotted with colorful, all-caps messaging about the election. But whether yard signs are effective or an eyesore depends who you ask.
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PublishedOctober 23, 2024
As the Supreme Court considers federal ghost gun rules, legal experts say Maine should get on board
Maine law enforcement and legal experts agree that sellers of untraceable firearms should be federally licensed – a topic before the U.S. Supreme Court.
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PublishedOctober 5, 2024
Young leaders, seen as key to ending toxicity of politics, gather in Waterville
Youth Voting Summit seeks to inspire high school, college-age youths to engage their peers in voting and civic leadership.
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PublishedSeptember 24, 2024
Democrats counter Republicans with negative ads in battle for control of the Maine Senate
Early spending by both parties reveals which races are seen as the most competitive, and the ones that could alter the balance of power at the State House.
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PublishedSeptember 8, 2024
Could the 2024 presidential election hinge on Maine? It’s possible.
Electoral College math, recent history and current polling suggest a remote – though not absurd – scenario in which the lone District 2 vote plays an outsize role.
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PublishedAugust 27, 2024
Poll: Economy weighing heavily on Maine voters ahead of November election
Roughly half of those surveyed by the University of New Hampshire say their household is worse off financially now than a year ago. But there is a clear partisan divide among respondents.
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PublishedAugust 12, 2024
Challengers seek to disqualify RFK Jr., Cornel West from Maine’s ballot
The arguments against the 2 independent presidential candidates are spearheaded by a Biden-aligned political action committee looking to discourage support for third-party challengers.
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PublishedJuly 19, 2024
Maine lawmakers want to rein in vague ‘concept bills,’ late-night votes
The proposed changes, which include limiting the number of bills each lawmaker can submit, come after chaotic legislative sessions and clashes over procedures.
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PublishedJune 16, 2024
Jim Fossel: Few takeaways from sleepy Maine primaries
Looking for surprises? Look elsewhere.
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