Ethan Wilensky-Lanford
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Census ducked in rural Maine
AUGUSTA -- Fewer than half of census forms mailed to homes or left at doors in Franklin, Piscataquis and Washington counties this year were returned, according to federal data.
Survey gives LePage edge
The first poll gauging the governor's race since Tuesday's primary shows Republican Paul LePage leading Democrat Libby Mitchell, with unenrolled Eliot Cutler a distant third.
GOP turnout largest in 60 years
AUGUSTA -- When more than 130,000 Republicans voted Tuesday, party faithful secured their strongest showing for a gubernatorial primary in almost 60 years.
Repeal of tax overhaul may be close vote
AUGUSTA -- As voters head to polls around the state today, they will be asked to vote "yes" to reject a tax reform package or "no" to allow the reforms -- passed by the Legislature and signed by the governor -- take effect.
Poliquin on the road delivering his message
ELLSWORTH -- In the final days of the primary campaign, Bruce Poliquin has taken to the road.
Democrats face off for District 64 seat
Democratic primary voters in West Bath, Harpswell and Phippsburg will have a choice between a retired communications technician and a 27-year-old lobsterman to run for the seat held by outgoing Democratic Rep. Leila Percy.
Taking issue with ‘taking sides’
The Maine Heritage Policy Center, a conservative think tank, is suing the Maine Municipal Association, accusing it of illegally using taxpayer money to fund political campaigns.
Campaign reports detail Question 1 backing, spending
AUGUSTA -- The largest contributor to the campaigns around Question 1, the people's veto on tax reform, is the Maine Association of Realtors, which has contributed $222,589 to encourage voters to reject the legislation.
HOUSE DISTRICT 80: Wing, Simond vie for right to run
Democratic voters in Monmouth, Wales, and Litchfield will have a choice of two candidates in a House District 80 primary.
HOUSE DISTRICT 56: Businessman, tech exec court GOP voters
Republican voters in Augusta will nominate either David Alexander or Scott Milewski to run in the general election for House District 56.
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