Both gubernatorial primaries and the Democratic primary in Maine’s 2nd District will go to runoffs. How will the candidates’ strategies and alliances play out?
Shenna Bellows
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Maine transgender sports referendum back in court after invalidation
The group behind the question is asking that it be restored to the November ballot, while the secretary of state wants the court to affirm her conclusion that the petition fell more than 500 signatures short.
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Extremely close Maine Democratic governor primary headed to ranked-choice runoff
Troy Jackson and Nirav Shah traded tenuous early leads, but numerous candidates are still competitive.
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Attacks ramp up in Maine’s Democratic race for governor as primary nears
Troy Jackson and Nirav Shah addressed last-minute criticisms from their opponents’ supporters Thursday, a few days before the primary.
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Troy Jackson surges in new Maine governor poll
Jonathan Bush appears to be making a move on the Republican side, but he still trails Bobby Charles by double digits.
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Graham Platner voted for 3 Democrats for governor, but he’s not endorsing anyone
An unusual media event illustrates how Democrats are strategizing in the final weeks of a ranked-choice election.
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In reversal, transgender sports referendum ruled ineligible for Maine’s fall ballot
The decision by Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, who initially had determined that the ballot question would appear before voters, could still be challenged in court by the proposal’s supporters.
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Nirav Shah, Bobby Charles lead Maine governor’s race, new poll shows
Reaction to the poll was mixed.
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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.
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National Democrats pour $9M into Maine governor’s race
Pine Tree State Prosperity, which is affiliated with the Democratic Governors Association, is planning to spend the money on ads closer to the general election.