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U.S. Congress

Published
November 3, 2024

Maine had the nation’s highest voter turnout in 2022. Will it happen again?

Experts say there are many reasons why Maine has consistently high voter turnout, including the state's tradition of small local government.
Published
November 2, 2024

Harris slams House speaker for suggesting Republicans would likely try to cut semiconductor aid

House Speaker Mike Johnson walked back his comments on the cutting semiconductor subsidies, saying he only meant that Republicans would 'streamline' the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act.
Published
November 2, 2024

It’s a fight to the finish in races that will determine control of Congress

The outcome of Tuesday's election will shape the country’s future, determining whether the new White House has allies or skeptics on Capitol Hill – or faces a divided Congress.
Published
November 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.
Published
October 30, 2024

Trump wins student mock election in Maine

Maine students have predicted the winner of every presidential election since 2008, but they missed the mark in the 2020 U.S. Senate race by voting against Republican incumbent Susan Collins.

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Published
October 28, 2024

Sen. King debates Republican, Democratic challengers

The independent seeking his third term has run a quiet campaign so far against Republican Demi Kouzounas and Democrat David Costello, as well as independent Jason Cherry, who did not participate in Monday's debate.
Published
October 19, 2024

With an eye on House majority, Democrats mull ways to ‘fix Congress’

With Election Day nearing and the Democrats within a few seats of the majority, some see a chance to try to fix what’s broken by taking up a reform push they started after winning the majority six years ago – but clearly never finished.
Published
October 14, 2024

In U.S. Senate race, 3 challengers look to dethrone King

Sen. Angus King, a two-term independent, turned 80 this year, but his popularity among Maine voters hasn't waned, and his challengers are untested politically.
Published
October 13, 2024

Pingree faces two challengers in Maine’s 1st District race

Republican Ronald Russell and unenrolled candidate Ethan Alcorn are campaigning to unseat Rep. Chellie Pingree as the Democratic incumbent seeks a ninth term.
Published
October 11, 2024

4 key issues that could decide the 2nd District race, and control of Congress

Guns, abortion, taxes and inflation top the list of key issues in the race for Congress.