Maine Public – Politics
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Maine Public – Politics
2d ago
Just a few days before the election, some Democrats are claiming that out-of-state money supporting Republican candidates is driving false information ..read more
Maine Public – Politics
2d ago
Clinton told a crowd of about 500 supporters at Thompson's Point in Portland that they still have time to make their case for Harris to their neighbors ..read more
Maine Public – Politics
3d ago
In addition to the presidential and congressional races, Maine voters will decide on five ballot questions and fill all 186 seats in the state Legislature ..read more
Maine Public – Politics
4d ago
For a preview of Tuesday's contest, Morning Edition Irwin Gratz spoke with University of Maine political science professor Mark Brewer, who says in Maine, as in the nation, there appears to have been little movement in the race for the presidency ..read more
Maine Public – Politics
4d ago
Trump easily defeated his Democratic rival, winning 52% versus 41% for Harris. About 6% of the vote was split among three other candidates on the ballot ..read more
Maine Public – Politics
5d ago
The consent decree was put in place in 1990 after 10 patients died at a state psychiatric hospital. It required the state to improve mental health services both in state-run hospitals and in the community ..read more
Maine Public – Politics
5d ago
The Lewiston mass shooting changed Democratic U.S. Rep. Jared Golden's perspective on assault-style guns. And that has changed the political dynamics in the close race for the swing-district seat ..read more
Maine Public – Politics
1w ago
Lanigan faces one charge of domestic violence aggravated assault based on reports that Sanford police received last Friday ..read more
Maine Public – Politics
1w ago
In this episode of Maine Explained, we dive into the history of Maine’s state flag and how Question 5 came to be on Maine's ballot in 2024 ..read more
Maine Public – Politics
1w ago
What to know about Maine ballot questions, voting trends, tight races and more as Election Day approaches ..read more