Steve Mistler, Maine Public, Author at Bangor Daily News

Voters weigh opposing views of Susan Collins’ power and influence

by Steve Mistler, Maine Public October 30, 2026October 30, 2026

The race could turn on a simple question: Are Maine voters angry enough at Trump that they’ll part with Susan Collins?

More than 136K Mainers have already voted in November’s election

by Steve Mistler, Maine Public October 22, 2026October 22, 2026

Goaded on Maine residency, Paul LePage says, ‘I’m a snowbird’

by Steve Mistler, Maine Public October 16, 2026October 16, 2026

Maine’s 2nd gubernatorial debate is over. Here are some takeaways.

by Steve Mistler, Maine Public October 9, 2026October 9, 2026

Pro-Collins PAC takes out $2M ad buy attacking Troy Jackson

by Steve Mistler, Maine Public October 1, 2026October 1, 2026

Navigating Trump, Bobby Charles campaigns with Chris Christie

by Steve Mistler, Maine Public September 25, 2026September 25, 2026

Elon Musk’s PAC adds Maine’s 2nd District race to his electioneering

by Steve Mistler, Maine Public September 11, 2026September 22, 2026

Facing tough reelection bid, Susan Collins navigates Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada

by Steve Mistler, Maine Public September 3, 2026September 3, 2026

Canada’s retaliatory tariffs target states with important midterm contests, including Maine

by Steve Mistler, Maine Public August 27, 2026August 27, 2026

After irking national Democrats, Matt Dunlap secures their support in 2nd District race

by Steve Mistler, Maine Public August 20, 2026August 20, 2026

State

Maine DHHS pulls Medicaid license from firm owned by suspended immigration attorney

by Steve Mistler, Maine Public August 17, 2026August 17, 2026

Maine DHHS sanctions Medicaid providers over fraud allegations

by Steve Mistler, Maine Public August 7, 2026August 7, 2026

New super PAC boosts Troy Jackson’s Senate bid

by Steve Mistler, Maine Public August 5, 2026August 5, 2026

Elon Musk to spend millions backing Susan Collins’ reelection

by Steve Mistler, Maine Public August 4, 2026August 4, 2026

Poll shows Hannah Pingree with comfortable lead in Maine governor’s race

by Steve Mistler, Maine Public July 1, 2026July 1, 2026

Graham Platner gets more primary votes than any other Democratic Senate candidate in Maine history

by Steve Mistler, Maine Public June 11, 2026June 11, 2026

Rick Bennett will appear on ballot as independent, setting up 3-way race for Maine governor

by Steve Mistler, Maine Public June 5, 2026June 5, 2026

Early voting data show Maine Democrats outpacing Republicans

by Steve Mistler, Maine Public June 3, 2026June 3, 2026

Pro-Collins super PAC attacks Graham Platner weeks before Democratic primary

by Steve Mistler, Maine Public April 28, 2026April 28, 2026

Graham Platner outraises rivals, while Susan Collins stockpiles cash

by Steve Mistler, Maine Public April 16, 2026April 16, 2026