While the Democratic and independent candidates have committed to 4 televised debates, Republican nominee Bobby Charles is calling for 5 town hall debates.
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Is ranked-choice voting used in Maine’s general election for governor? | Fact brief
Voters will choose this November between Republican Bobby Charles, Democrat Hannah Pingree and independent Rick Bennett to succeed Gov. Janet Mills.
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Here’s where Maine’s candidates for governor stand on key issues
Rick Bennett, Bobby Charles and Hannah Pingree shared their plans for addressing the housing crisis, healthcare affordability and taxes.
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Hannah Pingree is the heavy favorite in Maine governor’s race, Times/Press Herald/Siena poll finds
Pingree, a Democrat, has a double-digit lead over Republican Bobby Charles in the three-way race that also features independent Rick Bennett.
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Maine Legislature’s use of vague ‘concept bills’ has risen dramatically
Placeholder bills buy time to finalize details of legislation, but some significant and controversial proposals are only revealed at the last minute.
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Maine lawmakers want federal waiver allowing asylum seekers to work right away
Current federal law requires that they wait 6 months after applying for asylum.
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Group submits petitions for initiative to ban foreign spending on state referendums
Protect Maine Elections wants to put the referendum spending question on the November 2023 ballot.