Unofficial live election results collected by the Portland Press Herald and the Associated Press.
u.s. senate
Jim Fossel: Rethinking our institutions is ill-advised
It’s important to consider what might happen if your political opponents took advantage of your changes.
Sen. King returns donation from Exxon Mobil after debate challenge
His Democratic challenger, Zak Ringelstein, had asked the senator if he would give back the $5,000 he received.
Sen. King, 2 challengers spar over immigration, health care and gun control in TV debate
Republican Eric Brakey attacks Maine’s independent senator over his ties to the energy industry, while Democrat Zak Ringelstein says a vote for King is a vote for the status quo.
Commentary: Tea party owes Mitch McConnell an apology
The Senate majority leader deserves credit for aggressive tactics that have packed the judiciary with strict constructionists.
Data company predicts Brakey will win U.S. Senate seat – but makes a King-sized mistake
The firm projects winners based on Google searches for candidates.
Sen. King reports raising $5.5 million so far in re-election campaign
A new filing shows the incumbent with $1 million on hand, while Democrat Zak Ringelstein has $32,000 and state Republican state Sen. Eric Brakey has $85,953.
Our Endorsement: Editorial Board backs second term for Sen. Angus King
Two challengers offer bold alternatives, but we prefer the incumbent’s pragmatic approach.
Front-runner King attacked from right and left during 1st debate in U.S. Senate race
The independent incumbent’s challengers, Republican Eric Brakey and Democrat Zak Ringelstein, team up to cast the independent as lacking in leadership.
Commentary: Democrats’ smear of Kavanaugh sank their Senate chances
Their treatment of Brett Kavanaugh wasn’t fair, just or right – and it backfired.